# to build the testing system to test microshutter arrays for the Habitable Worlds Observatory

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/80nssc25882669q

- Solicitation number: 80NSSC25882669Q
- Notice type: Special notice
- Status: Awarded to Edmund Optics, Inc.
- Department: National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Contracting office: NASA Shared Services Center (80NSSC)
- NAICS: 334290 Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing
- Product or service code: 6695 Combination and Miscellaneous Instruments
- County: Camden County (FIPS 34007). https://abierto.us/counties/camden-county-nj-34007
- City: Barrington. https://abierto.us/cities/barrington-nj-3403250
- First posted: October 29, 2024
- Last posted: October 29, 2024
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/a68a48e1149d46168d991c5106b16619/view

## Description

NASA/NSSC has a requirement to build the testing system to test microshutter arrays for the Habitable Worlds Observatory. NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to Edmund Optics 101 E Gloucester Pike Barrington New Jersey 08007 - 1331 under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). It has been determined that Edmund Optics is the sole provider to build the testing system to test microshutter arrays for the Habitable Worlds Observatory . 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 334290 Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on 11/4/2024.

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:** Kacey Hickman Procurement Specialist Kacey.l.hickman@nasa.gov Secondary Point of Contact: Lauren Oubre Contracting Officer Lauren.oubre@nasa.gov

## Award on USAspending

- Recipient: Edmund Optics, Inc. (UEI D622LQVQDNC6)
- Contract: 80NSSC25PA151, purchase order
- Obligated: $30,861.41
- Competition: Not Competed Under SAP, 1 offers received
- Link: solicitation number 80NSSC25882669Q equals the FPDS solicitation identifier; same awarding office 80NSSC (high confidence)
- Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_80NSSC25PA151_8000_-NONE-_-NONE-/


## Publications

- October 29, 2024: Special notice, due November 1, 2024 at 4:00 PM EDT. Notice 8c4dd8b0d76848c79bc4c4fe1c5d88d0. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/8c4dd8b0d76848c79bc4c4fe1c5d88d0/view
- October 29, 2024: Special notice, due November 4, 2024 at 4:00 PM EST. Notice a68a48e1149d46168d991c5106b16619. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/a68a48e1149d46168d991c5106b16619/view

## Points of contact

- kacey Hickman, kacey.l.hickman@nasa.gov

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