Non-Contact White-Light Optical Profiler

The contract involves the procurement of a Non-Contact White-Light Optical Profiler under solicitation number N00173-10-R-GA04, issued by the Naval Research Laboratory, part of the Department of Defense. This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside in accordance with FAR 19.5, targeting small businesses within the NAICS code 333314. The contract type is combined, addressing a specific technological requirement in optical profiling. The initial proposal receipt date, originally set for May 31, 2010, was adjusted to June 2, 2010, at 12:00 pm Eastern Time, ensuring submissions are not due on the Memorial Day holiday. The Naval Research Laboratory's office in Washington, DC, is the designated organization managing this contract. The point of contact for this solicitation is Grace A. Pennington, a Contract Specialist reachable via email and phone. This contract demonstrates the government's effort to support small businesses in specialized technology sectors while meeting precise performance needs. The detailed information about the solicitation and submission process is accessible online through the provided government procurement portal.