Specimen Surface Laser Marking Device-Forest Products Laboratory

The USDA Forest Service is soliciting quotes for a 3-axis, air-cooled, 7W UV laser marking device operating at 355 nm, specifically designed for high-contrast, cold patterning on wood with ±20 mm automatic contour tracking and an IP64-rated enclosure with a 30 µm spot size. This procurement is issued as a combined synopsis/solicitation under FAR Subpart 12.6 and references FAC 2026-01, with the intent to award a sole-source order to Keyence Corporation of America, though other responsible vendors may submit quotes. The required equipment will be delivered to the Forest Products Laboratory in Madison, Wisconsin, and must meet precise technical specifications to ensure compatibility with wood specimen processing. All submissions must be emailed to Michael.Wheelock@usda.gov no later than August 7, 2026, at 9:00 A.M. EST, with late responses excluded. Electronic invoicing via IPP.gov is mandatory under FAR 52.232-33, and failure to comply will result in payment delays. The solicitation number is 12444526Q0066, classified under NAICS code 333517, with no set-aside provisions applied. Primary point of contact is Jordan Wheelock, with secondary support available through Nicole Scott. The contract opportunity was posted on August 4, 2026, and the place of performance is in Madison, Wisconsin, with the contracting office located in Atlanta, Georgia.