Laser Beam profiler

Recommendation and Determination to Solicit from One Source or Brand Name

This document recommends negotiating with a single source or brand name for the acquisition of supplies or services. It justifies why competition is impractical.

• Acquisition of High-Resolution Broadband Pyroelectric Array Beam Profiling equipment.

• The specific item is the Newport Corporation Ophir USA Pyrocam IV, noted for its required active area.

• The total estimated cost is redacted.

• The estimated period of performance or lead-time for delivery is 06/20/2026.

• This document is a justification for a sole source or brand name procurement, not a solicitation for proposals.

• Not applicable, as this is a sole source/brand name justification.

• The document states that the company listed on the quote (Newport Corporation Ophir USA) is the manufacturer of the laser beam profiler.

• Market research identified Newport Ophir Spiricon Pyrocam IV as the only device with the required active area. A competitor (DataRay) was found but had a smaller active area.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a "Laser Beam profiler." It is a brand name requirement and is set aside for small businesses.

• The document specifies a "Brand Name requirement" for the Laser Beam profiler.

• Vendors must be "Authorized Resellers Only."

• Specific information to be included in the bid: CAGE/UEI CODE, FOB DESTINATION, LEADTIME FOR DELIVERY, and POC NAME & EMAIL.

• Vendors must reference the tracking number (80NSSC26934163Q) in the subject line of their email when submitting a quote.

• The government does not pay by credit card.

• The contract type is Firm Fixed Priced, with the total price to be determined (TBD).

• Delivery is FOB Destination.

• Quotes are due by 6/15/2026 at 7 a.m. CT to Shanna L. Patterson at Shanna.l.Patterson@nasa.gov.

• Quotes shall remain valid for 30 days.

• Submitted quotes must list two points of contact (name, phone number, email address).

• Contractual and technical questions must be submitted in writing (email) to Shanna L. Patterson by 6/12/2026 at 7 a.m. CT. Telephone questions will not be accepted.

• The NAICS Code for this procurement is 334516.

• Award will be made to the responsible Offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation is the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA).

• Offers not deemed technically acceptable will be removed from further consideration.

• This procurement is set aside for small business.

• Vendors must be "Authorized Resellers Only."

• Offerors shall be registered at www.sam.gov to be considered for award.

• The solicitation incorporates various FAR and NFS clauses by reference, including those related to System for Award Management, Duty-Free Entry, Place of Manufacture, Export Licenses, and Whistleblower rights. Full text of these provisions is available upon request.

• The document references attachments, which are not included in this summary.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This document outlines the specifications for a High-Resolution Broadband Pyroelectric Array Beam Profiling System.

• Part #: SP90404, PY-IV-C-A-PRO and accessories

• Detector Type: Broadband Pyroelectric array

• Active Area: 25.6 mm x 25.6 mm

• Array Resolution: 320 x 320 elements

• Effective Pixel Pitch: 80 µm

• Wavelength Coverage: 13 nm to 355 nm; 1.06 µm to 3000 µm

• Operation Mode(s): CW and pulsed

• Connectivity: Gigabit Ethernet port

• Adapter: GigE to USB3 adaptor

• Accessories: Hard shipping case, GigE cable, power supply with locking connector

• Lead Time: 2 weeks

• Place of Delivery: Langley Research Center, Building 2104 427C18