GLR-30 Green Fiber Laser
This announcement serves as a Sources Sought Synopsis issued for the purpose of market research in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10 for an upcoming acquisition at the United States Air Force Academy. This sources sought is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. For the purpose of this acquisition, the North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) is 334516 and the size standard in number of employees is 500.
The purpose of this notice is to identify companies capable and qualified to provide two green fiber lasers with the stated specifications to the U.S. Air Force Academy. All businesses capable of providing the green fiber lasers are invited to respond. Interested small business vendors must reference their 8(a), HUB Zone, Women-owned, or Service Disabled Veteran status, if applicable. This will be a Brand Name or Equal acquisition and a firm fixed price contract is anticipated to be awarded.
The IPG Photonics Corp GLR-30 Green Fiber Laser or Equal System consists of the following salient characteristics:
Item No. 0001 (2 Each)
IPG Photonics Corp GLR-30 Green Fiber Laser or Equal:
Equal to or better than the following characteristics:
Each capable of ≥ 25 Watt output power
Continuous wave (cw) output power
Green (532 nm) center wavelength
Complete system including laser head, power supply, and Ethernet connections
Linearly polarized output beam
Single frequency output linewidth ≤ 2 MHz
Air or water cooled housing and power supply
Capable of ≥ 12 hour/day continuous use
Inclusion of a circularizer which converts the elliptical output beam to a circular output beam.
Item No. 0002
Unique item identifier label
IAW DFARS 252.211-7003 Item Unique Identification and Valuation
All potential offerors are reminded, in accordance with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFARS) 252.204-7004 Alternate A, System for Award Management, lack of registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) will make an offeror ineligible for contract award. Any information provided by industry to the Government as a result of this sources sought synopsis is voluntary. The Government will not pay for any information submitted in response to this sources sought synopsis.
Delivery is FOB Destination to USAF Academy, CO 80840.
The specifications for this requirement are included. Comments and/or suggestions on the specifications are encouraged and can be included in your capabilities package.
Interested businesses shall provide the following information:
•1. Company name, mailing address, cage code, DUNS number, point of contact, telephone number and email address.
•2. Business size status, e.g., 8(a), Woman Owned or Service Disabled Veteran-Owned, small business, large business, etc.
•3. Appropriate written information and/or data supporting your capability to provide the stated green fiber lasers.
•4. Answers to the following questions:
•a. How long have you been in business?
•b. Have you provided this item in the past?
c. Are you a manufacturer or supplier of the item?
d. What is your lead-time for delivery?
e. Have you ever performed Government contracts?
f. What are your payment/discount terms? Do you offer an educational discount to universities?
g. If you require different terms and conditions than those normally used by the Government, what are your commercial terms and conditions? Please feel free to provide a copy of your terms and conditions for this type of work.
h. Where are the components manufactured?
i. What is your estimated cost for this requirement? You will not be held to this price, it is only for market research purposes.
j. Are operating and maintenance manuals, or any other items, included?
k. Do you offer warranty coverage? If yes, provide further details.
l. Are you familiar with IUID labeling? If so, do you provide this and
how much do you charge?
m. Is your product Buy-American Act compliant?
n. Is your product an "off the shelf" item?
This notice is designed to locate responsible sources that have an interest, and have the ability to supply the item described herein. If your firm is capable and qualified to provide the green fiber lasers, send the required response in writing to the primary point of contact indicated within this announcement. Responses are due no later than 9 December 2014, 1:00 p.m. Mountain time by e-mail. Questions and responses should be addressed to the primary contact, Melanie Caines, Contracting Specialist, 719-333-0809 or melanie.caines@us.af.mil or the alternate point of contact, Diana Myles-South, Contracting Officer, 719-333-8650 or diana.south@us.af.mil.
Melanie A. Caines, Contract Specialist, Phone 7193338087, Fax 7193339075, Email melanie.caines@us.af.mil - Diana Myles-South, Contracting Officer, Phone 719-333-8650, Fax 719-333-9075, Email Diana.South@us.af.mil
