66 -- Laser Diode Array

NOTICE OF PROPOSED CONTRACT ACTIONS6 December 2007 Reference number F4BWP07219A001 (Revised) 1. This is a full and open competition. Small and large businesses are invited to submit quotes. This notice will serve as notification of a solicitation for the following requirements: CLIN 0001 ITEM DESCRIPTION: Quantity: 5 Each Detailed Specifications For the Purchase of a 500 W CW Laser Diode Array The Physics department has a requirement to purchase five (5) high power laser diode arrays for use in our research labs. Each array should consist of a ten laser diode bars mounted on a single mount. The output wavelength must be 852 nm +/- 5 nm and the output power of the array must be specified for room temperature (25 degree C) operation. Module should have the following specifications: a. 500 W CW output power in array b. 10 bars per array (50 W per bar) c. Output wavelength of 852 +/- 5 nm d. Spectral width of < 4 nm e. AR coating of 0.5% f. Bar smile (peak to valley) of < 2.0 micron g. Fast axis beam divergence of < 36 degrees h. Slow axis beam divergence of < 12 degrees i. Operating current of < 65 Amps DC j. Operating voltage of < 20 VDC k. Operating temperature of 25 degree C l. Polarization: TE 90% m. Bar spacing (pitch) 10 microns or less CLIN 0002: Shipping and Transportation: if not included in the unit price of the items. NAICS Code: 334413 Delivery: 120 Days ARO FOB: Destination 2. All responsible sources may submit a quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. It should be noted that faxed quotations will be accepted. The faxed quotation can be sent to +1 (555) 000-0000. Email quotations will also be accepted and can be emailed to michael,contact@example.gov. 3. Faxed or emailed quotations are to be received at the Contracting Office, 8110 Industrial Drive, Suite 200, USAF Academy CO 80840-2315, no later than 3 PM (MST) on 11 Dec 07. There will be no formal solicitation issued prior to award. 4. This procurement is for the acquisition of a commercial item using simplified procedures in accordance with FAR Parts 12 & 13. 5. FAR provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items, and the 252.212-7000 Offeror Representations and Certifications apply. The clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items, with the following addenda applies to this acquisition. Addendum to 52.212-4, 52.247-34 FOB Destination (Nov 1991). FAR clause 52.212-5 (DEV) (Nov 2006), Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items (Deviation) applies to this acquisition. Additional FAR clauses applicable to this acquisition are: 52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-33, 52.222-36, 52.222-50 and 52.252-2. DFARS 252.212-7001 (DEV), Contract terms and conditions required to implement status of Executive Orders applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (Deviation) (Jan 2007), applies to this acquisition with the inclusion of the following: 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payment program and 252.232-7003, Electronic submissions of Invoices (May 2006). The full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/. 6. Please refer any questions to Michael Fredericks, Contract Specialist, at +1 (555) 000-0000.