Custom mid-infrared lenses for laser beam expander

Summary

Synopsis: NASA/NSSC has a requirement for Custom mid-infrared lenses for laser beam expander. NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to VERTEX OPTICS, INC: 90 VICTOR HEIGHTS PKWY | VICTOR, NEW YORK 14564 under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). It has been determined that VERTEX OPTICS, INC is the sole provider of Custom mid-infrared lenses for laser beam expander. NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort. Performance will be located at NASA/ Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC). The Government intends to acquire commercial items and services using the provisions, clauses and procedures prescribed in FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 13. The NAICS Code for this procurement is 334516. Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact no later than 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on 12/8/2025. 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. NASA Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/pub/pub_library/Omb.html . Primary Point of Contact: Cody Guidry Procurement Specialist Cody.d.guidry@nasa.gov Secondary Point of Contact: Tiffany Neal Contracting Officer Tiffany.neal@nasa.gov Solicitation Number: 80NSSC26917138Q Type: Special Notice Base Type: Special Notice NAICS: 334516 Classification Code: 6640 Response Deadline: 2025-12-08T15:00:00-06:00 Office Address: STENNIS SPACE CENTER, MS POC: Cody Guidry, cody.d.guidry@nasa.gov POC: Tiffany Neal, tiffany.neal@nasa.gov