Opportunity
SAM #80NSSC26940598Q
NASA Sole Source Procurement for Prototype Camera from Singular Photonics Limited
Buyer
NASA Shared Services Center
Posted
August 03, 2026
Respond By
August 05, 2026
Identifier
80NSSC26940598Q
NAICS
334413
NASA is announcing a planned sole source procurement for a prototype camera from Singular Photonics Limited. - Agency: NASA Shared Services Center (NSSC) - Purpose: Acquisition of a prototype camera for use in multiple NASA projects - Sole Source: Singular Photonics Limited identified as the only capable provider - Procurement Authority: FAR 12.102(a) for commercial items - NAICS Code: 334413 (Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing) - Performance Location: NASA Langley Research Center (LARC) - No specific part numbers, models, or quantities disclosed - Other vendors may submit capability statements, but NASA currently deems only Singular Photonics Limited can meet the requirement - No attachments or detailed line items provided
Key Considerations: - Opportunity for vendors to challenge the sole source determination by submitting relevant capabilities - Focus on advanced, specialized camera technology for research applications - Commercial item procurement process - No explicit period of performance or contract value stated
Description
Synopsis:
NASA/NSSC has a requirement for Prototype Camera for Multiple Projects.
NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to SINGULAR PHOTONICS LIMITED under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that SINGULAR PHOTONICS LIMITED is the sole provider of Prototype Camera for Multiple Projects
NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort. Performance will be located at NASA/ Langley Research Center (LARC).
The Government intends to acquire Commercialitems or services using the provisions, clauses and procedures prescribed in FAR Part 12 for Commercial
The NAICS Code for this procurement is 334413.
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 8/5/2026. 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:
McKenzie Hanson
Procurement Specialist