SAM #80NSSC26936900Q

NASA GSFC Seeks Design and Fabrication of AstroPix Silicon CMOS Pixel Detectors

NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) is seeking the design and fabrication of advanced silicon CMOS pixel detectors for the AstroPix ISFM project. - Government Buyer: - NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC), Code 661 - OEM Highlight: - KARLSRUHER INSTITUT FUER TECHNOLOGIE is identified as the sole source provider for this requirement - Products/Services Requested: - Design and fabrication of prototype silicon CMOS pixel detectors - Includes a small test chip, test system development, and full chip prototype fabrication - Key technical specifications: - 36 columns x 34 rows pixel matrix - 500 micrometer pixel pitch - Dynamic range: 20–700 keV - Noise floor: 5 keV - Power dissipation target: <1.5 mW/cm² - Detectors are intended for internal scientific use and capability demonstration - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Sole source justification based on unique capabilities of the OEM - No specific part numbers or quantities provided - Work to be performed at NASA GSFC - Falls under NAICS code 541715 (R&D in physical, engineering, and life sciences)

Description

Synopsis:

NASA/NSSC has a requirement for AsgtroPix development of detectors. 

NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to KARLSRUHER INSTITUT FUER TECHNOLOGIE: KAISERSTR. 12 | Karlsruhe 73131 | Germany under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that KARLSRUHER INSTITUT FUER TECHNOLOGIE is the sole provider of AsgtroPix development of detectors.

NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort. Performance will be located at NASA/ Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC).

The Government intends to acquire Commercial items or services using the provisions, clauses and procedures prescribed in FAR Part 12 for Commercial

The NAICS Code for this procurement is 541715.

Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on 7/14/2026. Such capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed effort on a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the government.

Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice.

NASA FAR Supplement Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at https://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/Procurement-Ombuds-Comp-Advocate-Listing.pdf .

Primary Point of Contact:

Cody Guidry

Procurement Specialist II

Cody.d.guidry@nasa.gov

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