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Combined Synopsis/Request for Quote (RFQ) No. 475610 for Femtosecond Laser System

Brookhaven Science Associates, LLC, operator of Brookhaven National Laboratory under a Department of Energy prime contract, is soliciting quotes for a commercial femtosecond laser system. The RFQ is issued as a combined synopsis/solicitation for full and open competition with a NAICS code 334516 and a 1,000-employee size standard. Quotes must be submitted by April 20, 2026, at 0800 E.T., with questions due by April 10, 2026, at 0800 E.T. The anticipated delivery date is August 7, 2026, with delivery not to exceed 16 weeks from receipt of order. The contract is firm fixed price with payment terms of Net 30 for large businesses and Net 10 for small businesses. Pricing must be all-inclusive and quoted in U.S. dollars, FOB Destination or Delivered at Place, with freight included.

Vendors must meet specific technical qualifications: the system must be a commercially available production model (not a prototype), with demonstrated prior delivery of at least three femtosecond fiber laser systems meeting wavelength near 1030 nm, pulse duration less than 500 femtoseconds, and average output power of at least 20 watts. The complete system must be NRTL certified, comply with applicable U.S. laser safety regulations, and include all required Class-4 safety features and interlocks. Vendors must also provide documentation of compliance, at least two customer references, and demonstrate U.S.-based technical support with specified service location, typical response time, and warranty repair turnaround time. Award will be made to the responsive and responsible offeror submitting the lowest total price that meets all technical requirements. Quotations must be submitted via email to the Buyer/Contracts Specialist with the RFQ number in the subject line. Vendors must register in the System for Award Management (SAM) with a Unique Entity ID number, complete the Quotation Pricing Sheet, and submit required forms including W-9 (domestic) or W-8 (foreign), ACH authorization, and representations and certifications.

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February 2025 AMS-Template-003 Rev. 4

Procurement & Property Management Division

Building 101 P.O. Box 5000

Upton, NY 11973-5000 Phone 631-344-2755 Mwilliams3@bnl.gov managed by Brookhaven Science Associates for the U.S. Department of Energy www.bnl.gov

DATE: April 6, 2026

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/REQUEST FOR QUOTE (RFQ) NUMBER 475610

DESCRIPTION: Femtosecond Laser System

Issued By:

Brookhaven Science Associates, LLC

Brookhaven National Laboratory

P.O. Box 5000

Upton, NY 11973-5000

Buyer/Contracts Specialist:

Name: Marie J. Williams

Telephone No.: 1-631-344-2755

Email: mwilliams3@bnl.gov

Ship To Address:

Brookhaven National Laboratory

Receiving: Bldg. 98 Rochester Street

Upton, New York 11973-5000

Anticipated Freight Terms:

FOB Destination or Delivered at Place (DAP)

Anticipated Delivery Date: August 7, 2026

Questions Due Date: April 10, 2026, at

0800 E.T.

Quote Due Date & Time: April 20, 2026, at 0800

E.T.

Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Payment Terms: Net 30 (large business) Net 10

(small business)

*Brookhaven is a tax-exempt entity.

1.0 INTRODUCTION

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

Brookhaven Science Associates, LLC (herein known as “BSA”), operator of

Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) under a Prime Contract (DE-SC0012704) with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), herewith solicits your quote for 475610 as outlined in the Draft Contract (Enclosure A).

NAICS: The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this

RFQ is 334516. The stated size standard is 1,000 employees. The stated size shall be the sole determining factor as to classification (small or large business) of an Offeror.

It is the responsibility of the Offeror to affirm its Representations and Certifications and size status are accurate and up to date in the System for Award Management

(SAM) (www.SAM.gov).

This procurement:

• Is being solicited for full and open solicitation.

http://www.sam.gov/

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2.0 SCOPE OF WORK

The Offeror shall furnish all labor, services, materials, and equipment in strict accordance with the attached Draft Purchase Order (PO)/Contract (Enclosure A).

CAUTION TO OFFERORS: BSA is not responsible for locating or securing any information that is not furnished with the offer. Accordingly, the Offeror must furnish as part of the offer all descriptive material (such as cuts, illustrations, drawings, or other information) necessary for the Company to (i) determine whether the product offered meets the salient characteristics requirements of the solicitation, and (ii) establish exactly what the Company would be binding itself to purchase by making an offer.

2.1 QUALIFIERS

To be considered technically acceptable under this solicitation, the vendor shall meet the following minimum qualification criteria:

A. Commercial Production Model

The proposed laser system shall be a commercially available production model.

Prototype or first-build systems will not be considered acceptable.

Vendor shall identify:

• Model designation

• Date of commercial release

• Number of comparable units delivered

B. Demonstrated Experience

Vendor shall demonstrate prior successful delivery of at least three (3) femtosecond fiber laser systems meeting all of the following criteria:

• Wavelength near 1030 nm

• Pulse duration < 500 fs

• Average output power ≥ 20 W

Vendor shall provide system descriptions and at least two customer references.

C. Certification and Compliance

The complete standalone system shall:

• Be NRTL certified

• Comply with applicable U.S. laser safety regulations

• Include all required Class-4 safety features and interlocks

Vendor shall provide documentation of compliance.

D. Delivery Threshold

Proposed delivery shall not exceed sixteen (16) weeks from receipt of order unless otherwise approved by BNL.

Vendor shall specify whether the system is:

• Built-to-stock

• Built-to-order

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• Dependent on long-lead components

E. U.S.-Based Service Capability

Vendor shall demonstrate U.S.-based technical support capability and provide:

• Service location

• Typical response time

• Warranty repair turnaround time

3.0 BASIS OF AWARD

BSA will make award to the responsive and responsible Offeror who submits the lowest total price and who meets all of BSA’s technical requirements and qualifiers, as stated herein.

The resultant award shall be subject to the terms & conditions of Enclosure A.

An Offeror that takes exceptions to BSA terms & conditions or fails to provide all requirements of this RFQ may be deemed non-responsive and may not be considered for award.

4.0 FORMS OF QUOTATION AND MANNER OF SUBMISSION

A complete quotation, including the signed Quotation Pricing Sheet (Enclosure C), must be received by BSA no later than the due date and time listed on page 1 of this

RFQ. Any offer received after this time and date may not be considered. Quotations will be opened in private. Quotations, including their withdrawal or modification, received after the closing date shall be considered late. Such responses will only be considered for award if it is in BSA’s best interest to do so.

BSA will only accept email submissions of formal quotations:

• Email submissions must include the signed Quotation Pricing Sheet

(Enclosure C). Emails will be sent to Buyer/Contracts Specialist listed on page 1 of this RFQ with the BSA RFQ Number in the Subject Line.

All questions must be submitted via email. Replies to questions will be provided in writing and, if considered to be of general interest, will be transmitted to all other

Offerors.

5.0 PRICING AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION

5.1 Pricing Quotation and Supporting Documentation:

The Offeror shall complete and return the Quotation Pricing Sheet (Enclosure

C) attached to this document.

Prices shall be all inclusive and quoted in U.S. dollars, FOB, Brookhaven

National Laboratory, Upton, Long Island, New York (freight included), including any import duties, customs, and associated costs, if applicable.

-or-

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Prices shall be inclusive and quoted in U.S. dollars, delivered at place, Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, Long Island, New York (freight included).

5.2 System For Award Management (SAM):

In order to support DOE reporting requirements, BSA requires all its vendors/contractors to be registered in the U.S. Government supplier database entitled System for Award Management (SAM) with their Unique Entity ID number (UEI #). Registration can be performed online at www.SAM.gov. If not already registered, please register as soon as possible since failure to do so may preclude BSA from doing business with your organization. Please note that there is no charge for SAM registration. When registering, you are strongly urged to copy and paste www.SAM.gov onto your browser address rather than utilizing your search engine. Utilizing your search engine may redirect you to an erroneous site. You may obtain assistance in completing your registration by contacting the Federal Help Desk at 866-606-8220 or by contacting your local APEX Accelerator Representative (formerly known as the Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC), which can be found at https://napex.us.

* Foreign vendors are not required to be registered in SAM but must fill out

AMS-Form-050 (Enclosure B).

5.3 Representations and Certifications:

AMS-Form-050 (Enclosure B) is only required for vendors that are not currently active and registered in SAM.gov. A current copy (less than 12 months prior to the date of solicitation) of Supplier Specific Representations

& Certifications AMS-Form-050 (Enclosure B) must be on file with BSA’s

Procurement and Property Management (PPM) Division before a purchase order/contract can be placed. The attached AMS-Form-050 (Enclosure B) has been included for informational purposes. At the time of award, the successful

Offeror will be asked to complete AMS-Form-050 (Enclosure B) if it is not already on file.

6.0 PLACE OF MANUFACTURE

This requirement is subject to FAR Part 25, Buy American Act. The Contractor shall provide if the proposed item(s) are or are not domestic end products as defined at

FAR 25.003, Definitions. If foreign end products are proposed, the Offeror shall provide the country of manufacture.

7.0 OTHER REQUIRED FORMS AND DOCUMENTS

The Offeror will be required to complete the following forms (if applicable):

• Vendor ACH Authorization Form, Enclosure D.

• W-9 Form, Enclosure E.

• W-8 Form, Enclosure F, will need to be completed in lieu of the W-9

Form if Vendor is foreign.

https://napex.us/

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8.0 CLOSURE

We trust that the information contained herein is sufficient to permit your company to prepare a complete and definitive quotation; however, should you have any questions, please contact the undersigned.

Enclosures: A. Draft Purchase Order/Contract

B. AMS Form 050 Reps and Certs

C. AMS Form 043 Quotation Pricing Sheet

D. Vendor ACH Authorization Form

E. W-9 Form (Domestic Vendors)

F. W-8 Form (Foreign Vndors)

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