Periodically-poled Potassium Titanyl Phosphate (PPKTP) Crystals

This is a Combined Synopsis / Solicitation for Commercial Items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 - Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation of Commercial Items - as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The solicitation is issued using simplified acquisition procedures under the authority of FAR Part 13. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY SOLICITATION. QUOTATIONS ARE BEING REQUESTED AND A WRITTEN SOLICITATION DOCUMENT (i.e. STANDARD FORM) WILL NOT BE ISSUED. This solicitation is a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2021-04 dated 01-19-2021. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334419, Other Electronic Component Manufacturing. The small business size standard is 750 employees. This acquisition is being competed under full and open competition. DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENTS Background In the Information Technology Laboratory (ITL) at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), research is performed in quantum entanglement experiments. These experiments require a source of polarization-entangled photon pairs, which can be produced by directing a pump laser beam at periodically-poled potassium titanyl phosphate (PPKTP) crystals. Objectives The scope of this procurement is the provision of five (5) periodically-poled KTP crystals with anti-reflection coatings for all wavelengths of interest. Required Specifications Please see the attached Statement of Requirements for details. DELIVERY Delivery is required F.O.B Destination at a mutually agreed time within 8 weeks after contractor receipt of order. PAYMENT TERMS The Contractor shall be paid, in accordance with Net 30-day payment terms, upon receipt and acceptance of a proper invoice, in accordance with the following schedule: 100% after receipt and acceptance by the TPOC of all CLINS. NOTE: Partial shipments and partial invoices will not be accepted, unless otherwise requested and accepted by the Contracting Officer prior to award offer. APPLICABLE PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES Please see the attached document for applicable provisions and clauses. QUESTION AND ANSWER PERIOD CAR 1352.215-73 INQUIRIES (APR 2010): Offerors must submit all questions concerning this solicitation in writing electronically to Ms. January Magyar, Contract Specialist, at contact@example.gov. Questions must be received by or before July 28, 2021 at 5:00 PM ET. Any responses to questions will be made in writing, without identification of the questioner, and will be included in an amendment to the solicitation. Even if provided in other form, only the question responses included in the amendment to the solicitation will govern performance of the contract. (End of Provision). DUE DATE FOR QUOTATIONS All quotations must be submitted via email to Ms. January Magyar, Contract Specialist, at contact@example.gov. Submission must be received not later than August 2, 2021 at 5:00 PM ET. REQUIRED SUBMISSIONS 1. For the purpose of evaluation of Technical Capability: Documentation and product literature, which clearly demonstrates that the items being quoted conform to the requirements identified herein. Documentation shall discuss specifications and warranty of the quoted products. 2. For the purpose of evaluation of Price: A firm-fixed price quotation in accordance with the required line item structure noted below. Any shipping/delivery fees must be included in the quotation. Contractor DUNS DUNS shall be used to verify the offeror's active System for Award Management (SAM) registration. Offerors must have an active registration at www.SAM.Gov to be considered for award. Completed Provisions Please complete the highlighted areas in the applicable provisions and clauses documents and return with submissions. CONTRACT LINE ITEM STRUCTURE: Responsible Offerors shall provide pricing for the following line item: Contract Line Item 0001: Delivery of five (5) periodically-poled potassium titanyl phosphate (PPKTP) crystals, in accordance with the Statement of Requirements, inclusive of any Delivery Fees EVALUATION CRITERIA AND BASIS FOR AWARD In accordance with FAR 52.212-2: Evaluation - Commercial Items as included in the attached Applicable Provisions and Clauses document, the Government intends to award a purchase order resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose quotation, conforming to the solicitation, is the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable quote. Technically acceptable means that the quotation meets the following requirements: Quotation clearly includes all items, in accordance with the required specifications and quantities, as identified in the Statement of Requirements Quotation meets delivery requirements (Delivery within 8 weeks ARO) Price will be evaluated for reasonableness.