Pulsed Laser

This is a Notice of Proposed Contract Action under the FAR Part 12 Acquisition of Commercial Items and FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This notice is for information only; a solicitation will not be issued. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTATION. No contract will be awarded on the basis of offers received in response to this notice. The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 333314 with a small business size standard of 500 employees. The Government requires a purchase of one (1) Minilite II, one (1) MD, one (1) DI Filter ML, and one (1) Flashlamp. Full details as follows: Minilite II Q-Switched Nd:YAG Laser: Oscillator / 1-15 Hz, 1064 nm; includes variable attenuator and mounting feet (3). Shipment will include: Laser Water chiller for laser cooling Control unit for triggering laser pulse 1064 nm to 532 nm conversion optics kit option Characteristics: Must be hand triggered and triggered via TTL logic Adjustable repetition rate Adjustable output power Shutter that can be closed Specifications: Wavelength: 1064 nm (fundamental); 532 nm (with MD SHG kit installed) Output power per pulse: 50 mJ at 1064 nm 25 mJ at 532 nm Repetition rate: 1-15 Hz Pulse duration (must be between 1-10 ns): 5-7 ns at 1064 nm 3-5 ns at 532 nm Linewidth: 1 cm-1 Divergence: <3 mrad Beam Diameter: 3 mm Jitter with respect to external trigger: - 0.5 nsec TTL logic: must produce a laser pulse with less than 1 microsecond jitter after receiving logical trigger pulse Energy Stability: - 0.6 % at 1064 nm - 1.0 % at 532 nm MD Second harmonic generator, comes with separation optics; ships installed in the laser. Specifications: Output power per pulse: tunable up to at least 5 mJ at 532 nm (25 mJ max power, per the spec sheet) Wavelength (after doubling): 532 nm Installed into the main laser housing prior to shipment DI Filter ML DI filter for Minilite Series lasers Flashlamp, 203-0041 Flashlamp for Minilite Series lasers The Government intends to negotiate a sole-source contract for the purchase of the items described above. The identified sole-source provider/producer of these items is as follows: Continuum - An Amplitude Brand 140 Baytech Drive San Jose, CA 95134 The Government has determined that no other source can meet this requirement. Currently, Continuum is the only known commercial entity that designs and produces makes a 532nm doubled Nd:YAG laser with the required pulse width, output power, and trigger control. This is a notice of proposed contract action and NOT a request for competitive quotations; however, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. All inquiries should be sent by email to erin.saunders@us.af.mil. Responses must be submitted by the date/time listed on the notice. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government in future procurements. Responses received will be evaluated; however a determination by the Government not to compete the proposed procurement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. The Government anticipates an award date on or before 31 August 2019. A Sole Source Justification will be attached to the subsequent Notice of Award in accordance with applicable regulation.