Q-Switched ND:YAG Laser

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in 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. (ii) This solicitation, NB686010-14-03761 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). (iii) This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-76. (iv) This solicitation is a Small Business Set-Aside. NAICS Code is 334419, Small business size standard is 500 employees. (v) This combined synopsis/solicitation is for the following commercial item(s): 0001: Q-Switched ND:YAG Laser: QTY 1 each. (vi) Description of requirements for the items to be acquired: See attached Statement of Work for Specifications. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is a world leader in calibration services to support lasers and laser-related processes. To meet the needs of its customers, NIST provides detector calibration services using a variety of lasers. As a part of this effort, NIST needs a Q-switched Nd:YAG laser capable of generating pulse lengths, pulse energies, and pulse repetition rates comparable to those in use by our customers. This laser must be of the necessary beam quality and adjustability to allow us to provide laser pulses which match the needs of our various customers. The Contractor shall provide one (1) Q-switched Nd:YAG laser which meets or exceeds the following technical specifications: 1. Existing Commercial Products This Nd:YAG laser should be an existing product which the offerer routinely sells. The offerer's response shall identify specifically the number of such lasers of the same make and model to the one proposed which have been delivered in the prior 24 months. 2. Physical Specifications Line Item 0001: Quantity One (1) Nd:YAG Q-switched laser. The quoted system/solution must meet or exceed all of the minimum specifications identified herein. Footprint The laser head dimensions shall not exceed 1 m x 0.25 m x 0.25 m. Electrical requirements The laser and all associated supporting equipment (power supply, temperature control, etc.) shall operate from a standard 110 V single-phase electrical supply. 3. Functional Specifications Performance The Q-switched Nd:YAG laser shall meet all of the following performance requirements. 1. Output wavelength 1064 nm. 2. Pulse repetition rate of 20 Hz or higher 3. Output energy per pulse at least 5 mJ 4. Integrated variable attenuator with remote control 5. Single (TEM00) spatial mode 6. Externally-controlled lamp and Q-switch triggers. (vii) The requested delivery is 6-8 weeks ARO. FOB Destination for delivery to NIST, 325 Broadway, Boulder, CO 80305. Delivery point of contact will be provided upon award. (viii) The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition. Offerors shall submit three examples of orders or contracts performed that are similar in scope including contract numbers and customer point of contacts to establish satisfactory past experience/performance. All offers must include shipping FOB Destination. (ix) FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The Government will award a fixed price contract based on the following factors: Technical capability (capability of the item offered to meet the agency need), price and past experience/performance. Technical capability will be evaluated by how well the proposed products meet the Government requirement as stated in Paragraph (vi). Technical and past experience/performance are equal to price. The Government reserves the right to make an award to other than the lowest-priced offeror if the superior technical submission or the submission indicating a reduced performance risk, warrants paying a premium. A FIRM FIXED PRICE PURCHASE ORDER WILL BE ISSUED TO THE RESPONSIBLE AUTHORIZED OFFER WHOSE TECHNICALLY ACCEPTABLE QUAOTION IS DEEMED TO REPRESENT THE BEST VALUE TO THE GOVERNMENT. (x) The offeror must have completed the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items. Reps and certs must be uploaded to the System for Award Management at www.sam.gov. (xi) FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. (xii) FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. Additional FAR 52.212-5 clauses cited in the clause applicable to this acquisition are b(12),b(16), b(26), b(27), b(28), b(29), b(31), b(38), b(39),b(42), b(48). (xiii) FAR 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors. (xiii) The full text of FAR provisions or clauses may be accessed electronically at http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html (xiv) The following clauses are also applicable to this acquisition: CAR 1352.209-73, CAR 1352.209-74, CAR 1352.246-70 (Place of acceptance will be the address at Para (vii)). The full text of these clauses is available at http://www.osec.doc.gov/oam/acquistion_management/policy/default.htm (xv) The Contractor shall submit a Quote, to be received no later than 11:00 am Mountain Time, Thursday, August 14, 2014, and must include the following: Company name, address phone numbers, DUNS number, itemized quote including all minimum specifications and past experience/performance information. Quotes shall be delivered via email to contact@example.gov. (xvi) Please direct any questions regarding this solicitation to Angela Hitt at contact@example.gov no later than 11:00 a.m. Mountain Time, Friday, August 8, 2014.