66--CO2 LASER

NASA/MSFC has a requirement for a Class IV, carbon dioxide (CO2) laser must produce 10 W to 250 W of power at a wavelength of 10.6 - m with an inherent power stability of 8%. The beam must be no greater than 6.8 mm in diameter with a beam divergence no greater than 2.1 milli-radians. The system must provide a beam which has an M2 value of <1.3 and an ellipticity of <1.2. The beam must have a linear polarization state. Internal to the laser head, a visible aiming laser co-aligned with the CO2 beam must be provided. The system must be operable with cooling water providing 50-95oF at a flow rate of 1.5 gallons per minute, at 30-75 p.s.i., capable of extracting 5000 watts heat load. The laser must operate from 208-230 VAC, three phase, 60 Hz. power at not more than 17 Amps. A remotely operated integrated shutter assembly is required. An interface for a computer to remotely control operations must be provided. The laser system must be warranted for at least a 15-month, unlimited hour warranty with all components and assemblies guaranteed to be free of defects in workmanship and materials for the warranty period. Manuals must be provided NASA/MSFC intends to purchase the items from Coherent Laser Group due to systems requirements and compatibility with existing equipment. The Government intends to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12. Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 4:30 p.m. local time on July 15, 2005. Such capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed effort on a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the government. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. Emails are to be sent to contact@example.gov. Letters are to be sent to: Glen Alexander Mail Stop PS51 MSFC, AL 35812 and must be mailed in time to insure receipt by close of business July 15, 2005. All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by the agency. An Ombudsman has been appointed. See NASA Specific Note "B".