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NASA seeks vendor capabilities for custom carbon fiber optomechanical bench for Ames Coronagraph Testbed

NASA Ames Research Center is seeking capability statements from vendors for a custom carbon fiber optomechanical bench for the Ames Coronagraph Testbed (ACT). - Opportunity is for custom fabrication, not off-the-shelf products - Bench must feature: - Carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) integral structure - Aluminum honeycomb core - Stainless steel inserts - Breadboard surface for optical components - High stiffness and surface flatness - Specific mounting patterns as detailed in the SOW - Deliverables include: - Fabricated bench - Bakeout process - Materials testing - Offgassing reports - Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) measurements - NASA is only requesting capability statements at this stage (no quotes) - Estimated lead time is 12 weeks from award - No specific OEMs or part numbers are mentioned - Commercial vendors with expertise in custom carbon fiber fabrication for optomechanical applications are encouraged to respond - Potential competitors include companies specializing in advanced composites and precision optical benches

Description

NASA/ARC has a requirement for a custom carbon fiber optomechanical bench for the Ames Coronagraph Testbed (ACT). See the attached SOW and request for capability statements. 

All correspondence must reference the notice ID in the subject line to ensure visibility. 

NOTE: Quotes received in response to this notice will NOT be considered and will not be evaluated by NASA’s Technical End User Team. We are currently only requesting Capability Statements.

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