Opportunity
SAM #80NSSC26941589Q
NASA Sole Source Procurement: Lumibird Quantel Nd:YAG and Dye Laser System with Installation
Buyer
NASA Shared Services Center
Posted
August 25, 2026
Respond By
August 27, 2026
Identifier
80NSSC26941589Q
NAICS
334511, 334517, 334516
NASA Langley Research Center is seeking to procure a high-power, narrow-linewidth laser system from Lumibird Quantel on a sole source basis. - Procurement covers: - Q-smart 1500 SLM Nd:YAG laser system (Model PMBX0157) - Q-scan tunable dye laser (PMBX0108) - Harmonic generator modules (PMEX0102, PMEX0103, PMEX0104) - Wavelength separation optics (PMEX0130) - Beam adaptation kits and nonlinear crystals (PMEX0058, PMEX0059) - Accessories, installation services, and international shipping - System requirements: - Fundamental and harmonic outputs (1064 nm, 532 nm, 355 nm, 266 nm) - High pulse energy (up to 1.5 J at 1064 nm) - Narrow linewidth (<0.005 cm-1 at 1064 nm) - Integration with dye laser and sum-frequency-mixing unit - Compatibility with existing NASA laser systems - Sole source justification: - Only Lumibird Quantel meets NASA's technical and compatibility requirements - Compact design, high pulse energy, and unique features - Delivery required within 16 weeks after receipt of order - NAICS code: 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) - Commercial item procurement under FAR 12.102(a) - Estimated contract value likely in the $250,000–$500,000 range based on scope and equipment - No competing vendors or products referenced; responses may influence sole source determination
Product Line Items: - Q-smart 1500 SLM Nd:YAG laser system (PMBX0157) - Q-scan tunable dye laser (PMBX0108) - Harmonic generator modules (PMEX0102, PMEX0103, PMEX0104) - Wavelength separation optics (PMEX0130) - Beam height adaptation kit (PMEX0126) - Pump beam adaptation optics (PMEX0045) - Bethune 6 mm cell upgrade (PMEX0053) - UV extension module (PMEX0067) - High-energy nonlinear crystals (PMEX0058, PMEX0059)
Service Line Items: - Installation services by Lumibird technician (SERV0132) - Packing, handling, and international freight (EXPEN00044)
Commercial Opportunity: - Sole source contract with Lumibird Photonics USA, Inc. - Potential for competitive procurement if responses demonstrate capability - NASA will not evaluate quotes unless procurement becomes competitive
Description
** THIS IS A SOLE SOURCE REQUIREMENT ** for Lumibird Quantel and Dye Laser