Thorlabs Vytran Hardware
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
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)/NSSC has a requirement for Thorlabs Vytran Hardware for the NASA Glenn Research Center (GRC). NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to THORLABS, INC., as they have been determined to be the sole provider. Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications by June 1, 2026, to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible.
Scope of Work
The requirement, as detailed in the Statement of Work (SOW), includes:
- Automatic Processing/Fusion Station with Cleaver, High Power Unit: Commodity Code 8475.29.0000, with specific REACH and RoHS compliance details.
- Large diameter cleaver-rotary option: Commodity Code 8464.90.0110, also with specific REACH and RoHS compliance details.
- Extended warranty: An extension of the standard 12-month warranty to a 24-month period.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Opportunity Type: Special Notice
- Intended Award Type: Sole Source Contract (Commercial items or services under FAR Part 12)
- NAICS Code: 541519
- Place of Performance: NASA Glenn Research Center (GRC), 21000 Brookpark Rd, Cleveland, OH 44135, United States.
- Period of Performance: 12 months After Receipt of Order (ARO).
- Response Due Date: June 1, 2026, 12:00 p.m. Central Standard Time.
- Published Date: May 28, 2026.
Evaluation
Capabilities and qualifications submitted by interested organizations will be evaluated solely to determine whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. The Government retains discretion on whether to proceed with a full and open competition.
Additional Notes
Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. NASA FAR Supplement Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The primary point of contact is Sara Jusino-Terry (sara.a.jusino-terry@nasa.gov).