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NASA Glenn Research Center Sole Source Procurement: CAVILUX HF Laser System and Safety Goggles

NASA Glenn Research Center (GRC) is seeking to procure a CAVILUX HF Laser System, model A005-650NM-300W, as a sole source contract to Tech Imaging Services, Inc. - The procurement includes: - CAVILUX HF Laser System (650nm, 300W) - Laser unit, power supply, cables, control unit, light guide, adjustable illumination optic, safety goggles (650nm), installation software, storage case, and green pilot laser - Additional pair of laser safety goggles (part number K019) - Quantity: 1 system and 1 additional pair of goggles - The procurement is classified under NAICS code 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) - NASA is requesting capability statements from interested vendors to determine if the procurement should be competitive - The period of performance is 10-12 weeks after receipt of order (ARO) - Tech Imaging Services, Inc. is identified as the sole provider; no other OEMs are mentioned - The procurement will be performed at NASA Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, OH - No quotes are being solicited at this time; only capability statements referencing the notice ID - Commercial competitors may include companies specializing in high-speed laser illumination systems for scientific imaging - Estimated contract value is likely in the $50,000-$150,000 range based on similar systems

Description

 Synopsis:

VENDORS MUST REFERENCE THE NOTICE ID WHEN SUBMITTING A CAPABILITY STATEMENT.

NASA/NSSC has a requirement for CAVILUX HF LASER SYSTEM. 

NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to TECH IMAGING SERVICES, INC: 428 LINCOLN AVE | SAUGUS, MA 01906 under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that TECH IMAGING SERVICES, INC is the sole provider of CAVILUX HF LASER SYSTEM

NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort. Performance will be located at NASA/ Glenn Research Center (GRC).

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 9/9/2026. 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. We are currently only requesting Capability Statements.

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

Laura.a.quave@nasa.gov

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