Ultrafast Mirror
ID: SLAC_362076_UltrafastMirrorType: Solicitation
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ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFSLAC Natl Accel Lab -DOE ContractorMenlo Park, CA, 94025, USA

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Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (3333)

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GENERAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY R&D SERVICES; GENERAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY; APPLIED RESEARCH (AJ12)
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    The SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, operated by Stanford University for the Department of Energy, is soliciting quotes for the procurement of ultrafast mirrors, which are critical components for advanced optical applications. The specific requirements include various sizes of mirrors with precise optical coating specifications, such as Ion Beam Sputtering technology and stringent group delay dispersion criteria. This procurement is essential for supporting research and development in general science and technology, with a focus on high-performance optical systems. Interested vendors must submit their price and lead time quotations by December 23, 2025, to Jhamie Serena at Jhamieb@SLAC.stanford.edu, and comply with the Buy American Act and other certification requirements outlined in the attached documents.

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    The "BUY AMERICA ACT CERTIFICATION" form is a critical document for bidders and offerors involved in government procurement, ensuring compliance with the Buy American Act. It requires certification that all end products are U.S. domestic commercial products. If not, the form mandates disclosure of excluded end products, detailed in accordance with FAR Part 25.104. Furthermore, it requires bidders to certify that all other end products are domestic source end products, with no components of unknown origin mined, produced, or manufactured outside the United States. For any foreign content, the form requires an estimated percentage of foreign content relative to the total purchase order or subcontract award price, along with the country of origin. The offeror's signature makes these representations and certifications part of their quotation, ensuring accountability and adherence to federal procurement regulations.
    This document outlines the General Terms and Conditions for Fixed Price Commercial Supplies and Services, effective August 2023. It establishes the contractual framework between the Buyer (SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, acting on behalf of the Government) and the Seller. Key areas covered include definitions of terms, scope, agreement precedence, seller acceptance, service requirements, key personnel responsibilities, title and risk, packaging, technical data approval, travel policies, invoicing and payments, taxes, inspection and acceptance, quality assurance, warranties, liability limitations, indemnity, confidentiality, material breach, assignment, independent contractor status, legal compliance, dispute resolution, export control, and various incorporated FAR and DEAR clauses based on contract value and type. The document ensures clear guidelines for performance, quality, and compliance for commercial acquisitions.
    The SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory's Representations and Certifications Supplement is a crucial document for offerors engaged in subcontracts with Stanford University, specifically related to Prime Contract DE-AC02-76SF00515 with the Department of Energy. It mandates completion of business information, including UEI, DUNS, and TIN. Offerors must certify their electronic representations and certifications in the System for Award Management (SAM) are current and accurate. For proposals exceeding $3,500, E-Verify enrollment and compliance are required. The supplement also addresses potential conflicts of interest through an Employee-Vendor Relationship Certification, defining
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