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SoftXray Electron Free Laser Focusing Mirror
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SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, operated by Stanford University under the Department of Energy, is soliciting fixed-price quotes for a Soft X-ray Electron Free Laser Focusing Mirror. This procurement, though managed by SLAC as a DOE contractor and not a direct federal acquisition, incorporates compliance with applicable federal laws and regulations affecting the DOE-approved purchasing system. The mirror must meet stringent technical specifications including tangential and sagittal slope errors less than 0.5 and 3 μrad RMS respectively, residual height error under 3 nm RMS, and surface roughness below 1 nm RMS over a 1×1 mm² field and 0.3 nm RMS over a 0.1×0.1 mm² field. The substrate is silicon (Si(100)) coated with gold (50 ± 10 nm) on a chromium binder layer (5–10 nm). The design and fabrication must reflect a proven track record producing high-quality Wolter mirrors with nano-focusing capabilities in the 100–500 nm range, and the product must be deliverable within a 27-week lead time. Quotations are requested for product only, excluding on-site services, and the award will be based on lowest price technically acceptable considering both price and lead time, with no trade-offs beyond technical compliance. The resulting purchase order will incorporate SLAC’s Terms and Conditions for Fixed Price Commercial Supplies and Services (Rev. August 2023), and payment terms are net 30 days. Domestic shipments will be FOB Destination Prepaid and Add, while foreign suppliers must ship CIP to SLAC, Menlo Park, Duty Unpaid. Suppliers must be registered in SAM.gov, complete required representations and certifications (including Buy American Act certification for awards exceeding $15,000 per unit), and submit Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) codes if applicable. Inspection and acceptance will occur at delivery, with the contractor responsible for an acceptable inspection system, correction of defects, and compliance with quality standards, including prevention of counterfeit parts. The contract incorporates numerous regulatory clauses addressing labor rights, small business utilization, export controls, whistleblower protections, and prohibitions on certain foreign telecommunications equipment, ensuring comprehensive compliance with federal requirements despite the subcontract’s commercial nature. Proposals are due by June 3, 2026, and should be submitted electronically to the designated SLAC contact.
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Menlo Park, CA, 94025, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
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Full Description
SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is operated by Stanford University for the Department of Energy. As a management and operating contractor, subcontracts awarded by the Laboratory are not Federal procurements, and are not directly subject to the Federal Acquisition Regulations in 48 CFR. Nonetheless, certain Federal laws, Executive Orders, and regulations may affect our DOE approved purchasing system, as required by statute, regulation, or contract terms and conditions.
The following is attached for you to complete and review:
2.) Reps & Certs International
3.) FP Commercial Supplies-Services T&C’s ( August 2023 )
4.) Buy American Act (BAA)
Requested for Quote:
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS LISTED BELOW:
- Tangential slope error: less than 0.5 μrad RMS, measured by a 3D profilometer with a sampling pitch of 1 mm after applying a Gaussian low-pass filter with λ = 1 mm.
- Sagittal slope error: less than 3 μrad RMS, evaluated under the same 3D profilometer conditions.
- Residual height error: less than 3 nm RMS, measured by a 3D profilometer.
- Evaluation note: these form errors are evaluated after subtraction of the best-fit Wolter.
- Surface roughness: less than 1 nm RMS, measured by WLI with a field of view of 1 × 1 mm².
- Surface roughness: less than 0.3 nm RMS, measured by WLI with a field of view of 0.1 × 0.1 mm².
- Substrate material: Si(100).
- Coating: Au, 50 ± 10 nm.
- Binder: Cr, 5-10 nm.
- S/D: 20 μm / 500 μm (No Haze).
- Chamfer: C0.5 on all edges.
- Squareness and parallelism: 0.5′.
- If the design of the mirror satisfies the required specifications
- Proven track record of design and fabrication of high-quality soft X-ray nano-focusing Wolter mirror at 100-500 nm leveL
- If the mirror can be fabricated and delivered to SLAC with a lead time of 27 weeks.
Required item(s) are listed below:
Soft Xray Electron Free Laser Focusing Mirror
Quote is for product only; no on-site services permitted.
Source selection will be based on Lowest Priced Method and best Lead-Time.
Please provide a price and lead time quotation by 6/5/2026
Send quote to Jhamieb@SLAC.stanford.edu.
Please be advised that the requirement was also posted in SAM.gov.
Is there any room for additional discount such as for Academic, ICPT, GSA, or Government Institutions?
Buy American Act Certification (BAA) applies to awards over $15,000 unit price.
Representations & Certifications Rider is required. Once completed the Reps and Certs is valid for one year until renewal. If you have already completed one within the year please disregard. Otherwise, please complete and return.
Please include in your proposals the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS Code) if applicable.
All subcontractors are required to register in the System for Award Management (www.sam.gov).
If possible, please provide a link to your webpage for published price list to substantiate for the prices quoted.
The resulting purchase order will be issued on a fixed price basis. SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory Terms and Conditions for Fixed Price Commercial Supplies and Services (Rev. August 2023) will be made a part of the resulting order. Please mark up terms and conditions if you wish to negotiate. No mark ups mean that you accept SLAC Terms and Conditions.
Payment Terms will be NET-30
For Domestic Suppliers - Freight terms will be FOB Destination Prepaid and Add.
Foregin Supplier - Shipment will be made CIP SLAC, Menlo Park, and Duty Unpaid.
You are requested to mark and identify proprietary/confidential information provided in response to the solicitation.
Contact me directly with any questions.
Kind Regards,
Jhamie Serena
Procurement Commodities Team
SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory
2575 Sand Hill Road Menlo Park, CA 94025
P- 650-926-2201