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Brighter Sodium Beacon

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FA9451-19-9-0001_PresolicitationFederal

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The Air Force Research Laboratory Directed Energy Directorate is initiating industry engagement for the Brighter Sodium Beacon acquisition through a pre-solicitation synopsis. This effort will utilize the Other Transaction for Prototype authority under 10 USC 2371b, focusing on developing advanced laser technologies for the sodium beacon system. The program is structured into two prototype phases: the first aims to reduce technical risks by developing a 100 W Raman Fiber Amplifier prototype and researching frequency chirping methods to establish the technical requirements for the sodium beacon laser. The second phase involves the actual development of a brighter Sodium Beacon Laser prototype. The solicitation, designated FA9451-19-9-0001_Presolicitation, is overseen by the AFRL’s Directed Energy Directorate based at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico. Key contacts for inquiries include Contract Specialist Kimerie Smith and Contracting Officer Billy Sherrod. This acquisition falls under the NAICS code 541715, which pertains to Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences. Interested parties are encouraged to review the attached documentation and draft Statement of Objectives for detailed project information and to engage with the AFRL points of contact for further dialogue.

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AFRL seeks industry for two-phase prototype development of advanced 100W Sodium Beacon laser system.

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541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Place of Performance

TBD, NM, USA

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Brighter_Sodium_Beacon_Synopsis_20190206.pdf

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SOO_RFA_20190125_%28DRAFT%29.pdf

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SOO_Sodium_Beacon_20190125_%28DRAFT%29.pdf

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA9451 Afrl Rdk
Contacts2 people available
OfficeKIRTLAND AFB, NM, 87117, USA
Office AddressKIRTLAND AFB, NM, 87117, USA
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Kimerie S. SmithContract Specialist
Billy G. SherrodContracting Officer

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The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Directed Energy Directorate is issuing this pre-solicitation synopsis for the purposes of initiating dialogue with industry partners regarding the upcoming Brighter Sodium Beacon acquisition. The Government intends on utilizing the Other Transaction for Prototype authority (10 USC 2371b) to fulfill this requirement. The envisioned effort consists of two prototype projects. The first (Risk Reduction) will solidify the sodium beacon laser's technical requirements by developing a 100 W Raman Fiber Amplifier (RFA) prototype and by researching frequency chirping. The second project will develop the brighter Sodium Beacon Laser prototype. For more detailed information regarding this pre-solicitation synopsis, please see the attached document and draft Statement of Objectives. For questions regarding this synopsis, please contact Ms. Kimerie Smith at kimerie.smith@us.af.mil with a courtesy copy to the Contracting Officer, Bill Sherrod, at billy.sherrod@us.af.mil.

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