Optical Frequency Synthesizer

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This requirement is unrestricted. The NAICS Code for this synopsis/solicitation is 333314, Size Standard 500 Employees. Solicitation/Purchase Request number F2KBAD2096A001 is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). This document incorporates provisions and clauses that are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-58, effective 18 May 2012. The Government intends to award one (1) contract with six (6) contract line item numbers (CLINs) as follows: CLIN 0001: FC1500-250-WG Optical Frequency Synthesizer. FC1500-250-WG Optical Frequency Synthesizer: Complete, fully automated metrology system ready to measure. Telcordia GR-468-CORE qualified pump modules allow for 24h/7d operation. Comb mode spacing 250 MHz, wavelength range 35 nm centered at 1560 nm +/- 20 nm. Achievable accuracy 10-14 or same as reference, whichever applies first. Achievable stability 5x10-13 in one (1) second or same as reference, whichever applies first. The system contains a femtosecond fiber laser with integrated wedge for tuning of the CEO frequency, an EDFA amplifier, a highly nonlinear fiber for spectral broadening, a non-linear f-2f interferometer based on a fibercoupled waveguide, and the lock electronics to stabilize the repetition rate and the CEO frequency. User software, PC, and displays for system control and data acquisition are included. System requires a 10 MHz reference signal. MANUFACTURER: Menlo Systems, Inc. QUANTITY: One (1) UNIT OF MEASURE: Each DESIRED DELIVERY DATE: Twelve (12) Weeks ARO FOB: Destination INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE: Destination FAR 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal If an "or equal" product is quoted, the quote will be sent to the technical advisor for compatibility and verification. ANY OFFEROR PROVIDING AN OR EQUAL PRODUCT SHALL DESCRIBE THOROUGHLY HOW THEIR PRODUCT MEETS ALL THE REQUIRED CHARACTERISTICS LISTED. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL MAKE THAT OFFEROR NON-RESPONSIVE AND WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR AWARD. CLIN 0002: EOM-Phase Electro-Optic Phase Modulator. EOM-Phase Electro-optic Phase Modulator: Electro-optic intracavity modulator - integrated in the M-Comb oscillator required for high-performance phase locking to an optical reference. MANUFACTURER: Menlo Systems, Inc. QUANTITY: One (1) UNIT OF MEASURE: Each DESIRED DELIVERY DATE: Twelve (12) Weeks ARO FOB: Destination INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE: Destination FAR 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal If an "or equal" product is quoted, the quote will be sent to the technical advisor for compatibility and verification. ANY OFFEROR PROVIDING AN OR EQUAL PRODUCT SHALL DESCRIBE THOROUGHLY HOW THEIR PRODUCT MEETS ALL THE REQUIRED CHARACTERISTICS LISTED. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL MAKE THAT OFFEROR NON-RESPONSIVE AND WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR AWARD. CLIN 0003: M-VIS Extension Package. M-VIS Extension Package: Module to extend the stabilized comb of the FC1500-250 to the visible spectral range; wavelength range 530 nm - 900 nm. The module contains a P250 PULSE-EDFA amplifier, a second harmonic generation unit, and a spectral broadening unit using a photonic cystal fiber. MANUFACTURER: Menlo Systems, Inc. QUANTITY: One (1) UNIT OF MEASURE: Each DESIRED DELIVERY DATE: Twelve (12) Weeks ARO FOB: Destination INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE: Destination FAR 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal If an "or equal" product is quoted, the quote will be sent to the technical advisor for compatibility and verification. ANY OFFEROR PROVIDING AN OR EQUAL PRODUCT SHALL DESCRIBE THOROUGHLY HOW THEIR PRODUCT MEETS ALL THE REQUIRED CHARACTERISTICS LISTED. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL MAKE THAT OFFEROR NON-RESPONSIVE AND WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR AWARD. CLIN 0004: BDU-FC Fiber-coupled Beat Detection Unit. BDU-FC Fiber-coupled Beat Detection Unit: Fiber-coupled unit for adjustment free beat signal generation and detection with an external laser; contains complete opto-mechanical setup, a high sensitivity photodetector, the beat frequency distribution electronics for signal amplification and filtering and a spectrum analyzer as display. MANUFACTURER: Menlo Systems, Inc. QUANTITY: One (1) UNIT OF MEASURE: Each DESIRED DELIVERY DATE: Twelve (12) Weeks ARO FOB: Destination INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE: Destination FAR 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal If an "or equal" product is quoted, the quote will be sent to the technical advisor for compatibility and verification. ANY OFFEROR PROVIDING AN OR EQUAL PRODUCT SHALL DESCRIBE THOROUGHLY HOW THEIR PRODUCT MEETS ALL THE REQUIRED CHARACTERISTICS LISTED. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL MAKE THAT OFFEROR NON-RESPONSIVE AND WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR AWARD. CLIN 0005: LLE1500 Locking Electronic System. Electronic system to lock an external continuous wave laser to the frequency comb system. This includes electronic modules for locking, nineteen (19) inch rack main frame and enclosure. The external CW laser provided by the customer must have DC coupled modulation input. The LLE1500 locking electronics will provide correction voltage in the 0-1 V, 0-10 V, or 0-150 V range. The bandwidth of the modulation input and the line-width of the free running laser will determine the line-width of the locked beat note. MANUFACTURER: Menlo Systems, Inc. QUANTITY: One (1) UNIT OF MEASURE: Each DESIRED DELIVERY DATE: Twelve (12) Weeks ARO FOB: Destination INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE: Destination FAR 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal If an "or equal" product is quoted, the quote will be sent to the technical advisor for compatibility and verification. ANY OFFEROR PROVIDING AN OR EQUAL PRODUCT SHALL DESCRIBE THOROUGHLY HOW THEIR PRODUCT MEETS ALL THE REQUIRED CHARACTERISTICS LISTED. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL MAKE THAT OFFEROR NON-RESPONSIVE AND WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR AWARD. CLIN 0006: Installation and training The following provisions and clauses apply to this procurement: FAR 52.202-1, Definitions FAR 52.203-11, Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions FAR 52.203-12, Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions FAR 52.204-4, Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Recycled Paper FAR 52.204-7, Central Contract Registration FAR 52.209-5, Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters FAR 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items FAR 52-212-3, Alt I, Offeror Representations and Certification - Commercial Items (all offerors shall include a completed copy of this provision with their proposal) FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items. [in paragraphs (b) and (c) the following clauses apply: 52.204-10, 52.209-6, 52.219-8, 52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-37, 52.223-18, 52.225-13, 52.232.33] FAR 52.225-25, Prohibition on Engaging in Sanctioned Activities Relating to Iran FAR 52.232-1, Payments FAR 52.232-23, Assignment of Claims FAR 52.233-1, Disputes FAR 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim FAR 52.233-3, Service of Protest FAR 52.242-13, Bankruptcy FAR 52.249-2, Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price) FAR 52.249-8, Default (Fixed-Price Supply and Service) DFAR 252.204-7003, Control of Government Personnel Work Product DFAR 252.204-7004, Alt A, Central Contractor Registration DFAR 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation DFAR 252.212-7000, Offeror Reps & Certs-Commercial DFAR 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial. [in paragraphs (b) and (c) the following clauses apply: 52.203-3, 252.203-7000, 252.225-7001, 252.225-7012, 252.225-7036 Alt I, 252.232-7003, 252.243-7002, 252.247-7023 Alt III] DFAR 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments DFAR 252.243-7001, Pricing of Contract Modifications AFFARS 5352.201-9101, Ombudsmen The following full text provisions and clauses apply to this procurement: FAR 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998). This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): http://farsite.hill.af.mil FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998). This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): http://farsite.hill.af.mil In accordance with the FAR 13.106-1(a)(2) offerors are notified that award will be made on the basis of lowest price technically acceptable. Offeror will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 13.106-2. All payments are to be paid via the Internet through the Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) system. WAWF may be accessed at https://wawf.eb.mil. WAWF training may be accessed online at http://www.wawftraining.com. Payment information may be accessed using the DFAS website at http://www.dfas.mil/dfas.html. Your purchase order/contract number or invoice will be required to inquire status of your payment. All offers are due no later than 12 July 2012 (Mountain Standard Time) at 12:00pm. Offers may be mailed to AFNWC/PKOA, ATTN: A1C Derek Hellauer, 2000 Wyoming Blvd SE, Bldg. 20604, Room D-17, Kirtland AFB NM 87117-5606, or emailed (preferred) to derek.hellauer@kirtland.af.mil. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Be advised that all interested parties must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) Database in order to receive an award. If you are not registered, you may request an application at (888) 227-2423 or through the CCR website at http://www.ccr.gov.