Color 3-D Laser Confocal Microscope

NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE PROCUREMENT FOR A COLOR 3-D LASER CONFOCAL MICROSCOPE SYSTEM. The Naval Research Laboratory intends to award a contract on the basis of other than full-and-open competition to Keyence Corporation of America for a VK-9700 Series Color 3D Laser Confocal Microscope System. The required system will be used to conduct research into the development of patterned surfaces, which will result in reduced IR reflectivity and/or optical functionality on the surfaces. These surface structures must be controlled within 1 nm height resolution to achieve the required functionality. A laser confocal microscope system is required to enable controlled processing of thin films, deposited submicron devices. PBG optical fibers and optical fiber sensing devices. The Keyence VK-9700 system is the only system available that can meet the Government's requirements of z-height resolution of 1 nm, maximum viewable height of 120 nm, and true color. Vendors who feel capable of providing the supplies stated above shall fully identify their interests and submit written data or other verifiable documentation that demonstrates conclusively the capabilities of their proposed equipment to meet the stated requirements within 15 days after publication of this synopsis. Responses received after 15 days or without the required documentation will be determined non-responsive to the synopsis, and will not be considered.