Latest US Optical Engineering Contracts & Bids

NASA Goddard Space Flight Center intends to issue a sole-source contract to L3Harris Technologies, Inc. for the design, development, fabrication, and delivery of a space telescope. The deadline for submitting capabilities and qualifications is May 21, 2025, at 5:00 PM EDT. The contract is for the LISA Engineering Test Unit (ETU) telescope, and failure to deliver by March 2028 will have significant cost and schedule impacts. The acquisition is being conducted under statutory authority 10 **** a 1, as implemented by FAR ****, due to the sole responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The government does not intend to acquire a commercial product or commercial service using FAR part 12. NASA clause ****, Ombudsman, is applicable. The center ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at the provided URL.

The solicitation period for this tender has been extended to May 20, 2025. Drawings and technical data are not available. Government source approval is required for all suppliers. Dealers and distributors of government-approved sources must submit a copy of their authorized distributor letter on the actual manufacturer's letterhead to the buyer point of contact via email at the time of quote proposal submittal.

This is a sole-source contract notice for maintenance, repairs, and support for Varian Eclipse & Truebeam equipment at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Boston, MA. The contract is a firm-fixed-price, one-year agreement, starting May 11, 2025, and ending May 10, 2026. Interested parties must demonstrate that competition would be advantageous to the government. The notice includes detailed security requirements, including background checks, identification procedures, and escorting contractors to the work site. The contract requires compliance with federal laws, rules, and regulations regarding national security, patient privacy, and information security, including HIPAA and COVID-19 screening requirements. Specific equipment components are listed, and the scope of work is detailed. The notice also includes extensive records management requirements, including data security, handling of VA information, and data destruction procedures. Contractors must comply with all applicable records management laws and regulations, as well as National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) records policies. The notice also specifies that the contractor must obtain the contracting officer's approval prior to engaging in any contractual relationship with a subcontractor.

This is a notice of intent to issue a new order under an existing five-year basic ordering agreement for aircraft accessories and components. The government will solicit and negotiate with the Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC), who will subcontract with L3 Wescam. No formal proposals are requested. The contract action is for supplies or services under 10 USC **** c 1, FAR ****.

This notice of intent is for the acquisition of 5 units of specialized aircraft maintenance and repair shop equipment. The government intends to negotiate with only one source. All responsible sources may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals, quotations, or capability statements. Proposals received within 45 days (30 days if award is issued under an existing basic ordering agreement) after the date of publication of this synopsis will be considered. The subject item requires government source approval prior to contract award. Additional information regarding source approval is available at the provided URLs.