Opportunity
SAM #80NSSC26938086Q
NASA Ames seeks MENLO SYSTEMS INC Dual-Comb Laser System for Exoplanetary Research
Buyer
NASA Shared Services Center
Posted
July 10, 2026
Respond By
July 15, 2026
Identifier
80NSSC26938086Q
NAICS
334511, 334519, 334516, 927110
NASA Ames Research Center is seeking to acquire a specialized dual-comb laser system for high-precision exoplanetary atmospheric measurements in its COSmIC Lab. - Government Buyer: - NASA Ames Research Center (part of NASA) - OEM Highlight: - MENLO SYSTEMS INC is the sole Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specified - Products Requested: - SmartComb Dual Comb Laser System - 250 MHz comb mode spacing - 1560 nm center wavelength - >10 mW average power - Ultra-high stability and accuracy - Quantity: 1 - M-NIR Extension - Spectral range: 1050-2100 nm - Free-space output port power >200 mW - Quantity: 1 - Notable Requirements: - System must provide high accuracy absorption data for exoplanetary molecules in the 1-2 μm range - Turnkey, ultra-low-noise operation - User training included - MENLO SYSTEMS INC is recognized for delivering over 400 frequency comb systems worldwide - Performance Location: - NASA Ames Research Center - No specific part numbers provided - Delivery required as soon as possible; no contract duration or option years specified
Description
PLEASE NOTE THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTES. ANY PRICE OFFERS RECIEVED WILL NOT BE REVIEWED / ACCEPTED AT THIS TIME. A price quote alone generally does not provide sufficient information to evaluate a vendor's technical capability.
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Synopsis:
NASA/NSSC has a requirement for Purchase of Custom OptoMech (C-OM) with Dual-Comb Spectroscopy (DCS) laser system for the COSmIC Lab.
NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to MENLO SYSTEMS INC, 6205 Lookout RD STE D Boulder, Colorado 80301-3334, under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that MENLO SYSTEMS INC is the sole provider of Purchase of Custom OptoMech (C-OM) with Dual-Comb Spectroscopy (DCS) laser system for the COSmIC Lab
NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort. Performance will be located at NASA/ Ames Research Center (ARC).
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 334516.
Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 8:00 a.m. Central Standard Time on 7/15/2026. 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:
Monica Wilson
Procurement Assistant