SAM #80NSSC26941666Q

NASA Sole Source Procurement: 2 Goldeye Pro G5-320 VSWIR TEC1 Cameras with Sony IMX993 Sensor and Supporting Hardware

NASA Langley Research Center is seeking to procure specialized hardware for a high-altitude balloon demonstration supporting membrane optics laser communication. - Procurement includes: - 2 Goldeye Pro G5-320 VSWIR TEC1 cameras (InGaAs, featuring Sony IMX993 sensor) - 1 KOWA LM25HC-VIS-SWIR lens - 1 Computar ViSWIR HyperAPO M2518-APVSW 2 lens - 2 power supplies, 2 power cables, 2 signal cables, 2 trigger cables, 2 heat sinks - AXIOM OPTICS INC is identified as the sole source provider for the cameras and hardware - Sony is the OEM for the IMX993 sensor used in the cameras - NAICS code: 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) - NASA is requesting capability statements from other vendors to assess competition, but intends to proceed sole source unless alternatives are identified - Delivery required by October 1, 2026 - Procurement managed by NASA Shared Services Center (NSSC), performance at NASA Langley Research Center - No quotes will be considered; only capability statements - FAR Part 12 commercial item procedures apply

Technical and Commercial Highlights: - Cameras must use the Sony IMX993 sensor - All supporting hardware (cables, power supplies, lenses, heat sinks) must be included - Opportunity for other vendors to submit capability statements if they can meet the requirements - Estimated contract value likely in the low-to-mid six figures, based on similar camera and hardware procurements

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Synopsis:

VENDORS MUST REFERENCE THE NOTICE ID IF SUBMITTING A CAPBILITY STATEMENT IN THE SUBJUECT LINE.

NASA/NSSC has a requirement for 2X InGaAs Cameras featuring the Sony IMX993 sensor and all supporting hardware (signal cables, power supply, and lenses). 

NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to AXIOM OPTICS INC 1035 Cambridge ST STE 19 Cambridge, Massachusetts 02141-1154 United States under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that AXIOM OPTICS INC is the sole provider of 2X InGaAs Cameras featuring the Sony IMX993 sensor and all supporting hardware (signal cables, power supply, and lenses). 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 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 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on 9/8/2026. 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.

NOTE: Quotes received in response to this notice will NOT be considered and will not be evaluated by NASA’s Technical End User Team.

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:

Laura Quave

Procurement Specialist II

laura.a.quave@nasa.gov

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