TUNABLE QUANTUM MID-IR CASCADE LASER SYSTEM
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVAL RESEARCH LABORATORYWASHINGTON, DC, 20375-5328, USA

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Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519)

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LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Naval Research Laboratory, intends to award a sole source contract to Daylight Solutions Inc. for the procurement of a Tunable Quantum Mid-IR Cascade Laser System. This specialized equipment is critical for advanced measurement and control applications within the laboratory's research initiatives. The procurement will be conducted under Simplified Acquisition Procedures, with a total value not exceeding $250,000, and interested parties have 15 calendar days from the publication of this notice to express their interest and capability to compete. For further inquiries, Richard Key can be contacted via email at richard.a.key2.civ@us.navy.mil.

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