SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE FOR FOR ONE (1) PUMP LASER IN THE 405-488 NANOMETER (NM) RANGE, GREATER THAN (>) ONE (1) WATT (W) PUMPING POWER
ID: W911QX-24-Q-0292Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing (334413)

PSC

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

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/8da19272b2544910965a5e43cdb61666/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Army's Adelphi Laboratory Center, is seeking proposals from small businesses for the procurement of one pump laser operating in the 405-488 nanometer range with a minimum pumping power exceeding one watt. The laser must meet specific technical requirements, including features such as adjustable output power, a supporting power supply, and compatibility with infrared thermography, as detailed in the attached salient characteristics document. This procurement is crucial for advancing laser technology applications within government operations, ensuring compliance with stringent specifications. Interested vendors must submit their quotes within five days of the posting date, with delivery required within 120 days after receipt of order. For further inquiries, contact John (Colin) Joseph at john.c.joseph18.ctr@army.mil or Orlando Hernandez at orlando.r.hernandez.civ@army.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    John (Colin) Joseph
    john.c.joseph18.ctr@army.mil
    Orlando Hernandez
    (575) 678-8045
    orlando.r.hernandez.civ@army.mil
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    Combination Synopsis-Solicitation for Commercial Purchases (13).docx
    The U.S. government is soliciting proposals for a small business set-aside contract, indicated by solicitation number W911QX-24-Q-0292, for the procurement of one pump laser with specifications of 405-488 nanometers and a minimum pumping power of one watt. Interested vendors must submit their quotes within five days of the posting date via email, and the delivery is required within 120 days after receipt of order to the Adelphi Laboratory Center in Maryland. The solicitation is primarily directed at small businesses but will convert to full competition if no acceptable offers from small businesses are received. Proposals must meet all technical requirements and will be evaluated based on price, technical capabilities, past performance, and delivery time. It emphasizes that responses must identify the business size relative to the NAICS code 334413, which has a small business standard of 1,250 employees. Additional federal regulations and clauses, including those targeting ethical business practices and compliance with acquisition laws, are incorporated into the solicitation. This document exemplifies the structured process of federal RFPs aimed at ensuring fair competition while prioritizing small business participation.
    Provisions and Clauses Full-Text Attachment (for Combo Synopsis-Solicitation) (12).doc
    The document outlines provisions related to telecommunications and video surveillance services in government contracts, particularly under the authority of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019. It includes representations by offerors regarding the use of "covered telecommunications equipment or services" that could impact national security. Offerors must verify whether they provide or use such equipment in their contractual obligations, necessitating a reasonable inquiry. Key prohibitions include the acquisition of systems that utilize covered telecommunications as essential components, with specific definitions guiding compliance. The document emphasizes the need for detailed disclosures if offerors confirm the use of such equipment. Additionally, clauses regarding unique item identification for delivered items and detailed procedures for invoicing and contract management, including the use of the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) system for payments, are included. Overall, this document serves to ensure that federal contracts do not involve vulnerabilities due to insecure technology and outlines the necessary administrative practices for transparency and compliance in government contracting.
    Salient Characteristics - Laser (1) (1).doc
    The document outlines the requirements for procuring a Pump Laser within a government Request for Proposals (RFP). The key specifications demand an operational wavelength range of 405-488 nanometers (nm) with a minimum pumping power exceeding one watt (W). Additional essential features include a supporting power supply system, a temperature control unit, adjustable output power (0-1 W), a beam diameter of 4mm or less, and a beam divergence under 1 milliradian (mrad). Furthermore, the laser must offer linear polarization, compatibility with lock-in infrared thermography, and achieve a maximum modulation frequency of 10 kHz. The document is signed by Rachel C. McAfee, serving as the Technical Point of Contact, and emphasizes that these characteristics are commercially available. Overall, this RFP serves to secure advanced laser technology for government use, ensuring compliance with technical specifications necessary for specialized applications.
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