Interferometric Displacement Measuring System

The solicitation seeks an Interferometric Displacement Measuring System with precise technical specifications including a maximum selectable measuring rate of 6.0 kHz, a measuring range of 2.1 mm, a start of measuring range at 19 mm, and linearity within ±10 nm. The contract includes five line items: the main measuring system, a 3-meter fiber optic cable, a vacuum feedthrough for the system, a 1-meter fiber-optic cable, and a mounting adapter, all to be provided under a firm fixed-price structure in U.S. Dollars. Proposals must be submitted by 5:00 PM CST on May 22, 2026, and failure to comply with mandatory requirements—signing page 1, completing all entries on page 2 including anticipated ship date and country of origin, and providing firm fixed pricing in the designated boxes—will result in immediate discarding of the submission. Evaluation will be based solely on lowest price among technically acceptable responses, with no weighting provided for other factors. The contractor is responsible for all packaging and shipping to ensure delivery in undamaged condition, with risk of loss and title passing to the Government upon acceptance at the destination; domestic shipments follow FOB Destination terms, while international shipments adhere to INCOTERMS 2010 DAP. The system must conform to stringent inspection and acceptance procedures, with the Government retaining the right to reject nonconforming items and apply equitable price reductions without cost increase to the contractor. A two-year warranty is mandated for supplies of a noncomplex nature. Offerors must comply with comprehensive representations and certifications through SAM.gov, including UEI verification, Small Business status, compliance with FAR 52.204-26 regarding covered telecommunications equipment, and submission of a signed W-9 form. Mandatory clauses include limitations on influencing federal transactions, contractor ethics, whistleblower rights, prohibitions on confidentiality agreements, equal opportunity, and restrictions on foreign purchases. Cybersecurity requirements mandate adherence to NIST, SOC2, ISO, and other standards for all IT systems. Site access and safety protocols under the Laboratory’s JUL 2025 guidelines apply, and compliance with the Buy American Act and anti-trafficking provisions is required. Shipping insurance is unallowable due to the Government’s self-insurance status, and any deviations from specifications must be explicitly justified by reference to contract articles. All parties must be registered in SAM, provide accurate entity details, and certify truthfulness under penalty of perjury and the