66 -- FA860106R0064, AFIT Laser System

Notice of Solicitation: The government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) and FAR 6.302-1(a)(2) (iii). This announcement closes at 10:30 AM (EST) on 18 December 2006. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations; however, any quotation received within five (5) days of the issuance of this notice may be considered by the government. A determination by the government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The solicitation number is FA8601-06-R-0064, North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 334519, Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code 3829 (size standard 500 employees). Due to the proprietary disposition and unique specifications, the government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) and FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(i). The proposed source is Coherent, Inc., Portland, Oregon. The items being procured are: One each multi-purpose laser system for semiconductor characterization, LADAR, laser gyroscope and terahertz generation and spectroscopy. Minimum system requirements can be found as an attachment to this announcement. Any quotation can be faxed with coversheet to Ms Jacque Davis, 88 CONS/PKB, fax numbers +1 (555) 000-0000 or, +1 (555) 000-0000, or e-mailed to contact@example.gov no later than 10:30 a.m. (EST) on 18 December 2006. Only quotations received by this date may be considered. Any questions should be directed to Ms. Jacque Davis at +1 (555) 000-0000. All information regarding this acquisition will be posted on the World Wide Web at http://www.fedbizopps.gov/.