Fiber Beam Expanders (MOT Collimators)
ID: N0018925Q0236Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519)

PSC

TIME MEASURING INSTRUMENTS (6645)

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https://sam.gov/opp/2c22f97eb8ce43d0b834c20461ef4118/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk, is seeking quotes for the procurement of 13 Fiber Beam Expanders (MOT Collimators) to support the United States Naval Observatory (USNO). This procurement is part of a simplified acquisition procedure under FAR Part 13, emphasizing the need for vendors to provide comprehensive pricing and business information in their proposals. The Fiber Beam Expanders are critical for enhancing precision timekeeping capabilities, which are essential for both national defense and scientific advancement. Interested parties must submit their proposals electronically by May 8, 2025, and are encouraged to contact Ian Tupaz at ian.j.tupaz.civ@us.navy.mil for further inquiries regarding the solicitation.

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    Ian Tupaz Contract Specialist: Ian Tupaz ian.j.tupaz.civ@us.navy.mil
    ian.j.tupaz.civ@us.navy.mil
    Cody Witz
    cody.s.witz.civ@us.navy.mil.
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    FNL_CombinedSynopsis.pdf
    The Department of the Navy is issuing a Request for Quotation (RFQ) N0018925Q0236 for the procurement of 13 Fiber Beam Expanders (MOT Collimators) to support the United States Naval Observatory (USNO). This solicitation, which closes on April 29, 2025, at 9:00 AM EST, is part of a simplified acquisition procedure under FAR Part 13. Vendors are required to respond electronically and must include comprehensive pricing and business information. Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted via email by April 25, 2025. The awarded contract will be a firm fixed price and will favor bids that demonstrate strong technical capabilities aligned with the requirements specified. The evaluation will focus on technical feasibility and pricing, with all quotes needing to be fully compliant with regulatory clauses applicable to federal contracting. Additionally, all offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for consideration. The RFQ emphasizes the importance of adhering to procurement policies regarding telecommunications equipment and ensuring compliance with anti-fraud measures, reflecting the government's dedication to effective and transparent procurement practices. This initiative exemplifies efforts to enhance the observatory's precision timekeeping capabilities critical for national defense and scientific advancement.
    N0018925Q0236-P0001-Q and A.pdf
    This document is an amendment to solicitation N0018925Q0236, issued by the NAVSUP FLC Norfolk contracting office, detailing changes and responses to inquiries regarding the solicitation. It clarifies that all terms of the original solicitation remain in effect unless specified otherwise. The amendment extends the deadline for the submission of offers and encourages contractors to acknowledge receipt of the amendment through prescribed methods. A notable Q&A section addresses a query on the registration requirement with SAM.gov, explaining the registration process and providing links for further assistance. This amendment serves to ensure transparency and compliance in the bidding process, facilitating the participation of prospective contractors in alignment with federal regulations.
    Reopen_CombinedSynopsis.pdf
    The NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk is soliciting quotes for a firm fixed price purchase order for 13 Fiber Beam Expanders (MOT Collimators) for the United States Naval Observatory (USNO), under RFQ N0018925Q0236, closing on May 8, 2025. The performance is expected to occur at the contractor’s facility unless specified otherwise. The procurement follows Simplified Acquisition Procedures as per FAR Part 13. Interested vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award. Each quote submitted must include necessary pricing information, delivery details, and compliance with various federal regulations, including clauses relating to telecommunications equipment standards. Additionally, the solicitation emphasizes that only written submissions will be accepted, and oral communications are not allowed. The selection will be based on a combination of technical capability and price, with the intention to evaluate initial quotes without further negotiations. This procurement reflects the U.S. government's ongoing commitment to maintaining high-performance equipment for time generation in scientific applications.
    RFQ N0018925Q0236-P0002-Reopen.pdf
    This document serves as an amendment to a federal solicitation, modifying the closing date for submissions and outlining instructions for offerors. The solicitation ID is N0018925Q0236, and the revised deadline for proposal submissions is extended from April 29, 2025, to May 8, 2025. Interested parties must acknowledge the amendment, either by returning signed copies or indicating receipt in their submitted offers. The contracting officer, Ian Tupaz, is the primary point of contact. Key elements include the requirement for quotes to be electronically submitted, containing specific information such as the solicitation number, contractor details, and a validity period of 90 days. The government plans to award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract based on the most advantageous quotes. Notably, the document specifies the necessity of including complete pricing information and prohibits partial bids or additional items, stressing that incomplete submissions may lead to ineligibility for contract awards. Overall, this amendment outlines procedural changes essential for participating contractors to understand in order to submit compliant and competitive proposals.
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