Interferometers

Sources Sought Synopsis: SOURCES SOURGHT: THIS IS NOT A NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL BUT INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY! It does not constitute a solicitation and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. Patrick Air Force Base anticipates a Brand Name or Equal requirement that is being considered under a small business set-aside program. The North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) Code proposed 334413. The size standard for NAICS is 500. The requirement consists of the following Optical equipment One Fabry-Perot Interferometer with a 1.5 Ghz free spectral range. One Fabry-Perot interferometer with a 10 Ghz free spectral range. A control box designed to control these interferometers. Mirror Mounting Brackets Free space Fabry-Perot Interferometers with covering the 535-820 nm wavelengths range The following part numbers are provided - Digital Power & Energy Meter, Slim Si Sensor, Part #: PM130D. 1each. - Scanning Fabry Perot 535-820 nm, Part # SA200-5B. 1 each. - Scanning Fabry Perot 535-820nm, Part # SA210-5B. 1each. - Control Box for Fabry Perot Interferometer, Part # SA201. 1each. - Precision Kinematic Mirror Mount, Part # KS1. 1each. - Precision Kinematic Mirror Mount, Part # KS2. 1 each. The government is interested in all small businesses including (8(a), Historically Underutilized Business Zone, or Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses that are interested in performing this requirement. The government requests interested parties submit a brief description of their company's business size (i.e. annual revenues and employee size), business status (i.e., 8(a), Historically Underutilized Business Zone, or Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses, small business) anticipated teaming arrangements, and a description of similar services offered to the Government and to commercial customers. Any responses involving teaming agreements should delineate between the work that will be accomplished by the prime and the work accomplished by the teaming partners. The Government will use this information in determining its small business set-aside decision. Capabilities Package. All interested firms should submit a capabilities package that outlines the firm's capabilities in providing the required Interferometers and associated parts. Teaming and/or subcontracting arrangements should be clearly delineated and previous experience in teaming must be provided. The response must not exceed 5 pages. Submit capabilities packages by mail to: 45 CONS/LGCBA, Attn: FA2521-12-Q-B047,1201 Edward H. White II Street, Bldg. 423, Room N206, Patrick AFB, FL 32925-3238; Fax 321-494-5136 or email alexander.wolf@patrick.af.mil. RESPONSES ARE DUE NO LATER THAN 12 Apr 12 at 1300 Eastern Standard Time. Approved/Disapproved Contracting Officer Bradley Richardson