Fabrication on invar components for the Artemis Lunar Laser Retroreflector
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to T&M MACHINE SHOP INC. for the fabrication of invar components for the Artemis Lunar Laser Retroreflector (ALLR). This notice serves as a Sources Sought / Sole Source Justification, inviting other interested organizations to submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform this effort. Responses will be evaluated to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible.
Scope of Work
This requirement involves the precision machining of components for the Artemis Lunar Laser Retroreflector, which are critical for holding the main optic and assembling the structural housing.
- Fabrication: Machine components according to provided drawings, utilizing Invar-36 material supplied by the Government.
- Deliverables:
- 2x: 2360256 HOUSING, OPTIC
- 6x: 2360258 MOUNT, 3-POINT
- 2x: 2360261 BASE, OPTICAL
- Place of Performance: Contractor facility, with deliverables shipped to NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) Code 61A, Building 22 Room 140, 8800 Greenbelt Rd, Greenbelt MD 20771.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sole Source Justification / Sources Sought (under FAR Part 12 for Commercial Items/Services).
- Intended Awardee: T&M MACHINE SHOP INC. (Beltsville, Maryland).
- NAICS Code: 332710 (Machine Shops).
- Period of Performance/Delivery: Within 8 weeks of contract award.
- Response Due Date: May 1, 2026, by 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time.
- Published Date: April 29, 2026.
Evaluation
Capabilities and qualifications submitted by interested organizations will be evaluated solely to determine if this procurement can be conducted on a competitive basis. The decision to proceed with or without competition remains at the Government's discretion. Oral communications are not acceptable.
Additional Information
This effort is for the NASA/NSSC, with performance located at NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC). The NASA FAR Supplement Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable.
Points of Contact
- Primary: Cody Guidry, Procurement Specialist (cody.d.guidry@nasa.gov)
- Secondary: Kimberlynn Lancaster, Contracting Officer (Kimberlynn.m.lancaster@nasa.gov)