Tunable Laser for Entangled Photon Source

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 2022-04 dated 01-30-2022. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 333314, Optical Instrument and Lens Manufacturing. The small business size standard is 500 employees. This acquisition is 100% set aside for small businesses. DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENTS Background An integrated entangled photon source is an important device for quantum communication and network. The entangled photon source based on SiC micro-ring is a promising solution of such device. Currently, the quantum communication and network project at the Information Technology Laboratory (ITL) at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is developing that kind of entangled photon source. The NIST ITL is developing an entangled photon source at telecom band (around 1550 nm) based on SiC micro-ring. ITL requires a tunable laser for the pump of the entangled photon source. The tunable laser shall be continuously tunable around telecom band without mode-hops. The output at fiber output shall be larger than 11 mW and wavelength accuracy better than 150 pm. See attached Statement of Requirements for full details. Objectives The scope of this procurement is the provision of one (1) stand-alone tunable laser, meeting or exceeding the minimum specifications in the Statement of Requirements, plus warranty. Required Specifications Please see the attached Statement of Requirements for details. DELIVERY/PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE Delivery shall be FOB Destination and not later than 12/31/2022. See Statement of Requirements for additional, specific delivery instructions. 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 fully delivered system. The Government anticipates inspection will occur upon: After the testing procedures set forth in this document have been complete NOTE: Partial shipments and partial invoices will not be accepted, unless other-wise requested and accepted by the Contracting Officer prior to award offer. Proposed payment schedules shall be submitted with vendor's response to the RFQ for consideration. 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): Quoters must submit all questions concerning this solicitation in writing electronically to Ms. January Magyar, Contract Specialist, at january.magyar@nist.gov. Questions must be received by or before August 8, 2022 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 January.magyar@nist.gov. Submission must be received not later than August 12, 2022 at 11:00 AM 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, demonstrating a line by line compliance with the specifications detailed in the Statement of Requirements. 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 Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) UEI shall be used to verify the quoter's active System for Award Management (SAM) registration. Quoters 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 Quoters shall provide pricing for the following line item: LINE ITEM 0001: Delivery of one (1) stand-alone tunable laser, meeting or exceeding the minimum specifications in 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 quoter whose quotation, conforming to the solicitation, is the Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable quote. Technically acceptable means that the quotation meets the following requirements: 1. A quotation will only be considered technically acceptable if it clearly demonstrates compliance with the attached Statement of Requirements, provides a firm fixed price for the CLIN as a whole and includes a warranty in accordance with the Statement of Requirements. Quoters must provide technical documentation which clearly supports that the item quoted is in fact in compliance with the Statement of Requirements. 2. Quotation meets delivery requirements (Delivery NLT 12/31/2022) Price will be evaluated for reasonableness.