Altair-1040-VERSA Laser with built in GDD precompensation and AOM-based power modulation - (Small Business)
ID: 75N95025Q00011_SBType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTHNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NIDABethesda, MD, 20892, USA

NAICS

Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (333310)

PSC

IMAGING EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES: MEDICAL, DENTAL, VETERINARY (6525)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/66168ebcb10e4eb0a91c1b0907ec4a5f/view
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    Description

    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is seeking small businesses capable of providing the Altair-1040-VERSA laser system, which includes built-in GDD precompensation and AOM-based power modulation. The procurement aims to identify qualified small businesses that can meet specific technical requirements related to the laser's wavelength, power, pulse duration, stability, and size. This laser system is crucial for various medical and research applications, emphasizing the importance of precision and reliability in imaging equipment. Interested parties must submit detailed capability statements by October 28, 2024, and can contact Frederick Weddington at frederick.weddington@nih.gov or 301-594-6835 for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Frederick Weddington
    (301) 594-6835
    frederick.weddington@nih.gov
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    B. Sources Sought Notice - (75N95025Q00011_SB).pdf
    The federal government has issued a Sources Sought Notice to gather information on small businesses capable of providing the Altair-1040-VERSA laser system, which features built-in GDD precompensation and AOM-based power modulation. The main objective is to identify qualified small businesses, including various classifications such as HUBZone and service-disabled veteran-owned firms, that can meet the specific technical requirements outlined in the document. The laser must satisfy precise specifications in terms of wavelength, power, pulse duration, stability, and size, among others. This inquiry is intended to inform the government's acquisition strategy, potentially leading to a set-aside for small businesses. Interested companies must submit detailed capability statements addressing each requirement, including their size classification per the NAICS code. Responses are due by October 28, 2024, and must adhere to prescribed formats and submission guidelines. The notice emphasizes that this is not a solicitation for proposals or a commitment to award a contract, but rather a tool for research and planning purposes.
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