MOT Collimators
ID: N6228525RC01P2TType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/ce864a1bc57c4cfc9c2804494e4ece5a/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Apr 8, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Updated Apr 8, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Due Apr 15, 2025, 12:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, through the Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk, is seeking qualified sources for the procurement of 13 Magneto-Optical Trap (MOT) beam-expanding collimators for the United States Naval Observatory. The collimators must meet specific technical specifications, including compatibility with defined PM fiber, Gaussian intensity output, and construction from non-magnetic materials, all aimed at enhancing the precision of timekeeping for the Department of Defense. This procurement is critical as the U.S. Naval Observatory is responsible for maintaining official time using advanced atomic clock technology, and the required delivery timeframe is six months from the award date. Interested parties should submit capability statements and estimates to Ian Tupaz at ian.j.tupaz.civ@us.navy.mil by 8:00 AM EST on April 15, 2025, and must include essential company information and registration status.

Point(s) of Contact
Ian Tupaz Contract Specialist: Ian Tupaz ian.j.tupaz.civ@us.navy.mil
ian.j.tupaz.civ@us.navy.mil
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PT-25-813_Docs1_SOW - MOT Collimators-Redacted.pdf
Apr 8, 2025, 9:06 PM UTC
The U.S. Naval Observatory (USNO) seeks to acquire 13 fiber beam expanders for its Magneto-Optical Trap (MOT) used in precise timekeeping. This procurement is essential as USNO is responsible for maintaining the official time for the Department of Defense using advanced atomic clock technology. The required MOT collimators must adhere to specific technical specifications, including compatibility with a defined PM fiber, a Gaussian intensity output, and non-magnetic materials. The design necessitates precise dimensions for the collimators, aimed at achieving optimal laser beam characteristics. Additionally, the collimators must be housed in anodized aluminum and incorporate features like antireflection coatings. Testing requirements include providing collimation data to ensure performance standards are met. This project underscores USNO's commitment to developing in-house solutions for high-performance timekeeping needs due to limited commercial availability.
SourcesSought-N6228525RC01P2T.pdf
Apr 8, 2025, 9:06 PM UTC
The Fleet Logistics Center in Norfolk, Virginia, is seeking information on qualified sources for a proposed contract to supply 13 Magneto-Optical Trap (MOT) beam-expanding collimators for the United States Naval Observatory. The anticipated contract is a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) under NAICS code 334519, with a required delivery timeframe of six months from the award date. This sources-sought notice is part of a planning effort and does not constitute a solicitation or contract commitment by the government. Interested parties are invited to submit capability statements and estimates via email by April 15, 2025. Responses should include essential company information, registration status, size classification, and any existing government contract vehicle details. The notice clarifies that responses will not be individually acknowledged and emphasizes that any submitted proprietary information will remain confidential. The government will not be liable for expenses incurred in response to this notice.
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