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Notice of Intent to Sole Source with Coherent for CW UV Laser Model OBIS 320nm XT, 40mW
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The Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), is pursuing a sole-source acquisition under FAR Part 12 for a single commercial off-the-shelf continuous-wave ultraviolet laser system, specifically the Coherent Model OBIS 320nm XT, 40mW, to support high-resolution photoemission-based metrology in semiconductor bonding analysis. The acquisition is planned as a Firm Fixed Price contract with delivery terms of FOB Destination to the NIST facility in Gaithersburg, Maryland, 20899. The laser must meet strict technical specifications including a wavelength of 320 nm ± tolerance, a minimum output power of 40 mW, TEM00 spatial mode with M² ≤ 1.1, polarization ratio ≥100:1, beam diameter of 0.7 mm ±15%, power stability under 2% rms, and operation on 120 VAC, 60 Hz power. All performance criteria are mandatory and serve as pass/fail conditions for acceptance, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the delivery site. The Notice of Intent to Sole Source indicates that Coherent is the only known source capable of meeting these exact requirements, with no competitive process anticipated. The solicitation number is NB305000-26-00682, with responses due by May 1, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, submitted electronically only to designated NIST contacts Ranae M. Armstrong and Donald Collie. Proposals must include detailed documentation such as brochures, manuals, technical reports, demonstration videos, and customer references to demonstrate compliance, with no proprietary information permitted. No pricing data, line items, or contract value have been disclosed as the notice is a pre-solicitation action, and the item is being procured as a commercial product under simplified acquisition procedures. No special contract requirements such as security clearances, options, OCI provisions, or socioeconomic certifications are required, and no formal evaluation factors or weighting system exists beyond mandatory technical compliance. The system must be delivered with a one-year warranty and comprehensive operations and maintenance documentation.
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Gaithersburg, MD, 20899, USASet-Aside
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SEE ATTACHED NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE FOR RESPONSE INSTRUCTIONS AND PERTINENT DETAILS
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