One (1) Fiber Cleave Inspection System
ID: W911QX25Q0041Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-APG ADELPHIADELPHI, MD, 20783-1197, USA

NAICS

Fiber Optic Cable Manufacturing (335921)

PSC

OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS, TEST EQUIPMENT, COMPONENTS AND ACCESSORIES (6650)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/5dbc40a978c148b488671efafee6d94e/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Army Contracting Command in Adelphi, Maryland, is seeking to procure one Fiber Cleave Inspection System from Nyfors Teknologi AB, a single-source vendor located in Sweden. This procurement is conducted under non-competitive guidelines due to the specific requirements of the equipment, which is essential for ensuring quality in fiber optic cable manufacturing. The delivery of the system is required by April 15, 2025, and interested parties must submit their proposals within five business days of the posting. For further inquiries, potential contractors can contact Kristin Moller at kristin.g.moller.ctr@army.mil or Richard Caleb Baisden at richard.c.baisden2.civ@army.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Kristin Moller
    kristin.g.moller.ctr@army.mil
    Richard Caleb Baisden (Caleb)
    (520) 672-9577
    richard.c.baisden2.civ@army.mil
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    Combination Synopsis-Solicitation_ Fiber Cleaver.docx
    The U.S. Army Research Laboratory has issued a combined synopsis and solicitation (W911QX25Q0041) for the procurement of one Fiber Cleave Inspection System from a single source, Nyfors Teknologi AB located in Sweden. The request is made under FAR guidelines for non-competitive procurements, indicating that the government plans to negotiate solely with this vendor due to specific requirements. The solicitation calls for various components and accessories of the cleave inspection system, with a requirement for delivery by April 15, 2025, to the Army's facility in Adelphi, MD. Interested parties have five business days after the posting to submit proposals. The document includes extensive Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clauses relevant to commercial items and outlines compliance requirements, payment terms, and conditions. The urgency and specificity of the equipment necessitate this expedited and direct approach to contracting, highlighting the Army's intent to ensure quality and timely acquisition of essential technological resources.
    Provisions and Clauses Full-Text Attachment _FiberCleaver.docx
    The document outlines details about a proposed contract action by the Army Contracting Command - Adelphi, targeting the acquisition of supplies or services from a single source, Nyfors Teknologi AB in Sweden, as permitted under FAR regulations. Key contacts for the contracting process include Contract Specialist David Erb and Contracting Officer Richard C. Baisden. This solicitation emphasizes a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract type and specifies that government inspection and acceptance will occur at a designated facility in Maryland. Significant clauses relate to payment instructions, tax exemptions, and provisions under the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), primarily addressing commercial acquisition and unique item identification standards. Additionally, the document states that no awards will be made for less than the full quantities requested and outlines the requirements for employing foreign nationals, along with detailed payment terms and invoicing procedures through the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) system. Overall, it serves as a formal solicitation for contractors, detailing the government’s intent to procure necessary goods while ensuring compliance with federal acquisition policies and regulations.
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