Sources Sought for one (1) laser illumination system
ID: W911QX24Q0310Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/65407d73b54841639fd38dfe20bd52eb/view
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    Posted Sep 17, 2024, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Updated Sep 17, 2024, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Due Sep 24, 2024, 3:59 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Army, is seeking sources for a laser illumination system designed for high-speed optical imaging applications at the U.S. Army Research Laboratory (ARL) in Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland. The system must provide steady state visible wavelength illumination capable of achieving frame rates of up to one million frames per second, with a minimum output power of 350 watts and pulsed laser durations as short as 25 nanoseconds, along with adjustable optics for varying illuminated areas. This procurement is critical for advancing military research capabilities, and interested vendors, particularly small businesses, are encouraged to respond with their qualifications and capabilities within five business days of the notice. For further inquiries, potential respondents can contact Shanna Dellinger at shanna.dellinger.civ@army.mil or Robert A. Edwards at robert.a.edwards147.civ@mail.mil, with a contract award date anticipated for September 17, 2024.

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Salient Characteristics (Laser illumination system).pdf
Sep 17, 2024, 4:30 PM UTC
The government document outlines a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a laser illumination system intended for high-speed optical imaging applications at the U.S. Army Research Laboratory (ARL). The specifications require a system capable of steady state visible wavelength illumination with up to one million frames per second and a minimum output power of 350 watts. Additionally, the laser should produce short pulses of 25 nanoseconds and offer adjustable optics for varying illuminated areas. The delivery timeline for the product is set at 12 weeks following the contract award, and shipping is to be directed to the ARL's established receiving department. The document emphasizes the requirement for commercial availability of the specified characteristics, certified by the Technical Point of Contact, C. Allan Gunnarsson. The contracting officer for this proposal is Robert Edwards, with a contract award date indicated as September 17, 2024. This RFP underscores the government’s effort to procure advanced imaging technology for military research purposes.
Sources Sought.pdf
Sep 17, 2024, 4:30 PM UTC
The document is a Sources Sought Notice from the U.S. Army, aimed at identifying potential sources for a laser illumination system. It serves as a market research tool, not a formal Request for Proposals (RFP), and seeks to engage various business types, particularly small businesses including those classified as HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, and EDWOSB. The notice outlines the qualification process to assess the capabilities of respondents and emphasizes the need for adequate competition among contractors. Interested parties are asked to provide information regarding their ability to meet specifications, business classification, and past performance experiences. The deadline for responses is set for five business days after posting. Contract delivery is slated for the U.S. Army Research Laboratory in Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, with an estimated delivery timeframe of 12 weeks post-award. This notice underscores the government's intention to explore vendor capacities while supporting small business participation in government contracts.
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