Custom carbon fiber optomechanical bench for the Ames Coronagraph Testbed (ACT)

NASA’s Ames Research Center requires a custom‑made carbon‑fiber optomechanical bench to support the Ames Coronagraph Testbed (ACT). The agency is currently soliciting capability statements only; quotes will not be evaluated. The effort is expected to be a sole‑source award to CARBONVISION GMBH, but the government may open competition based on the submitted statements. Submissions must be received by 4:00 p.m. CST on 1 Sept 2026. The work will be performed at NASA Ames, CA, and involves non‑commercial item procurement under FAR Part 13. • Scope: Design, fabricate, and deliver a carbon‑fiber optomechanical bench for ACT. • Delivery location: NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA. • Procurement method: Potential sole‑source (FAR 12.102(a)) after capability review. • Submission: Capability/qualification statements only; no price quotes. • Deadline: 01 Sep 2026, 4 p.m. CST. • Contact: Lindsey McLellan (NASA).