SAM #333314

Capability statements sought for two custom solid etalons; proposed sole-source procurement

NASA/NSSC is seeking market capability information for two custom solid etalons for NASA Langley Research Center, with a proposed sole-source award to LIGHTMACHINERY INC. - Procurement approach: NASA/NSSC identifies LIGHTMACHINERY INC as the sole provider and is considering a sole-source purchase. This is not a request for quotes; interested organizations may submit written capability statements to help determine whether the requirement should be competed. - Quantity and item: Two fused-silica solid etalons; no part number is provided. - Key requirements: 400 pm free spectral range; 467.8423 nm vacuum center wavelength at 45°C, with tolerance of +0/-30 pm; transmission bandwidth of 40 pm ±10 pm; maximum transmission above 80% (90% goal); and a field of view greater than 8–9 mrad while meeting the other specifications. - Construction and dimensions: Coated etalons bonded with Norland 61 between fused-silica annular pieces; 32 mm coating aperture, clear aperture greater than 26.8 mm, 45.0 ±0.1 mm outside diameter including mounting ring, and 17.018 mm ±0.035 mm total thickness including mounting ring. - Operating conditions and adjustment: 45–60°C operating range and approximately 2.9 pm/°C temperature tuning rate. Polishing after NASA testing may be required to achieve the exact wavelength. - Delivery and location: Two months after receipt of order; NASA Langley Research Center.

Description

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTES. ANY PRICE OFFERS RECIEVED WILL NOT BE REVIEWED / ACCEPTED AT THIS TIME. A price quote alone generally does not provide sufficient information to evaluate a vendor's technical capability.

See the attached SPECS. 

SPECIAL NOTICE:

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

NASA/NSSC has a requirement for (2) Optical filter/ specified etalon. 

NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to LIGHTMACHINERY INC, Nepean, Ontario K2E 7L2, under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that LIGHTMACHINERY INC is the sole provider of (2) Optical filter/ specified etalon

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 333314.

Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 4:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on 10/8/2026. 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. 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:

Monica Wilson

Procurement Assistant III

monica.d.wilson@nasa.gov

Alternate Point of Contact: 

BOBBIE YOUNG, CONTRACT SPECIALIST, bobbie.j.young@nasa.gov

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