Attachment A - Request for Quote.pdf

This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a Low-Power Dual Comb Laser, solicitation number NB6750202602317. The procurement is unrestricted and classified under NAICS code 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Manufacturing) with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. NIST is acquiring one unit of a Low-Power Dual Comb Laser in accordance with specifications outlined in Attachment B. The solicitation follows Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2026-01 dated March 13, 2026, and the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO), supplemented by Department of Commerce Acquisition Policy. Quotations must be submitted electronically via email to the Contracting Officer at lia.arthofer@nist.gov no later than 2:00 PM Mountain Standard Time on 8/26/2026, with the RFQ number referenced in the subject line. The Government reserves the right to award a purchase order without discussions based solely on initial quotes and will make award to the lowest priced, technically acceptable quotation.

Quoters must provide firm-fixed-price quotations divided into three distinct volumes: Volume I (Technical Quotation), Volume II (Price Quotation), and Volume III (Terms and Conditions). The technical quotation must include technical descriptions, product literature, country of origin, manufacturer authorization if applicable, delivery capability confirmation, and installation/training/warranty capability. The price quotation must include the solicitation number, point of contact information, SAM.gov Unique Entity Identifier, unit price, total price, and shipping/delivery costs. All quoters must maintain active SAM.gov registration at submission and throughout contract performance. The Government will not accept quotations based on GSA Federal Supply Schedule or Government-Wide Area Contract terms and conditions; instead, the terms and conditions stated in the solicitation will govern any resulting purchase order. Delivery and FOB point requirements are specified in the Requirements/Specifications document (Attachment B).