C6b. Inquiry of Availability.docx

This is an Inquiry of Availability document for a POWER ROCK Fiber Laser system being procured by the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) under solicitation N00173-26-Q-1301392209. The document specifies detailed technical requirements for a single fiber laser unit with continuous-wave (CW) output power exceeding 0.5W, operating at a center wavelength of 1078.98nm with single-frequency operation and narrow linewidth of 5 kHz. The laser must include thermal and piezo wavelength tuning capabilities, internal optical isolation of at least 30dB, PM fiber output with connector, and linearly polarized output with a seed beam option. Additional performance specifications include wavelength stability under 50 MHz, power stability of ±1% rms over 8 hours or longer, and modulation speeds up to 20 kHz, with a Visual Basic control and monitoring program provided.

This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside procurement on a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) basis under FAR 13.003(b)(1), classified under NAICS code 334516 (small business size standard of 1000 employees) and Federal Supply Code 6640. The solicitation is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with FAR subpart 12.6, with quotations requested as an RFQ format. Vendors must be Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM), OEM-authorized dealers, authorized distributors, or authorized resellers capable of providing OEM warranty and service. All equipment must be new, manufacturer-warranted, and offered on a brand-name-or-equal basis in compliance with FAR 52.211-6. No remanufactured or gray market items are acceptable.