Opportunity
SAM #80GSFC26C0003
Sole-source award for one LISA Engineering Test Unit telescope and support
Buyer
Goddard Space Flight Center
Posted
October 14, 2026
Identifier
80GSFC26C0003
NAICS
336414, 334511, 336419
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center is documenting a sole-source award for the LISA Engineering Test Unit telescope and related support. - Award: Contract 80GSFC26C0003, for one LISA Engineering Test Unit (ETU) Telescope. - Awardee/OEM: L3Harris Technologies, Inc. The government determined it was the only responsible source able to meet the mission’s requirements, schedule, and budget without substantial duplicated costs or unacceptable delay. - Work: Design, development, fabrication, alignment, testing, verification, and delivery of the telescope, plus post-delivery support. - Purpose and requirements: The ETU will serve as the qualification unit and may also be used as a flight spare. It must satisfy LISA’s demanding optical stability and performance requirements. - Estimated value and timing: Approximately $15.7 million; anticipated award in December 2025, with a 27-month period of performance. - Limitations: No part number or detailed technical specifications are provided in the supplied attachment summary.
Description
Attached is the Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition for the Contract award 80GSFC26C0003.