Fiber Frequency Quatro Comb System
ID: N0018925Q0179Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVSUP FLT LOG CTR NORFOLKNORFOLK, VA, 23511-3392, USA

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

Set Aside

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

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https://sam.gov/opp/1da89d6668cb4a4db1cf4edc71242b69/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk, is seeking proposals from small businesses for the acquisition of a Fiber Frequency Quatro Comb System. This system is designed to lock to a narrow 1544 nm laser and transfer stability to various clock and detection lasers, as well as to radio-frequency signals. The procurement is critical for enhancing precision in laboratory settings, particularly in analytical applications. Interested vendors must submit their proposals electronically by April 11, 2025, with questions due by April 7, 2025. For further inquiries, contact Keisha Gordon-Blair at keisha.o.gordon-blair.civ@us.navy.mil.

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    Keisha Gordon-Blair
    keisha.o.gordon-blair.civ@us.navy.mil
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    2.01 Combined Synopsis.pdf
    The document is a combined synopsis and solicitation (RFQ number N0018925Q0179) set aside for small businesses according to federal acquisition regulations. It outlines the requirements for commercial items including specific supplies like Frequency Comb, FPGA Feedback Loop Control, Wavelength Extension Unit, and Phase Lock Servo, with a delivery deadline of April 11, 2025. The solicitation specifies that all submissions must be delivered electronically and that questions are due by April 7, 2025. The procurement focuses on compliance with various FAR and DFARS provisions, particularly regarding the eligibility of contractors, certifications, and necessary clauses. Furthermore, it mandates that any offered telecommunications equipment or services adhere to regulations preventing the use of covered technologies. The government intends to reward a single Firm Fixed Price contract based primarily on price, although it reserves the right to consider past performance in its decision-making process. The document serves as a framework for small businesses to understand compliance, submission timelines, and the evaluation criteria for their proposals, underscoring the importance of adhering to federal guidelines in procurement processes.
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