Combination Synopsis-Solicitation for Commercial Purchases_Final.docx

COMBO SYNOPSIS SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

1. Class Code: 66

2. NAICS Code: 334413, Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing

3. Subject: The Quantum Science and Technology of the Army Research Directorate (ARD) at the Army Research Laboratory (ARL) is seeking to procure one 532 nanometer 10 watt continuous-wave laser for the Government-owned Hubner C-Wave optically parametric oscillator (OPO).

4. Solicitation Number: W911QX-25-Q-A040.

5. Set-Aside Code: N/A

6. Response Date: Five Business Days from posting

7. Place of Delivery/Performance:

U.S. Army Research Laboratory 2800 Powder Mill Road Adelphi, MD 20783

8.

(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

INTENT TO SOLICIT ONLY ONE SOURCE

The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government is soliciting and negotiating with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). The name of the company the Government intends to award a contract to TOPTICA Photonics, Inc. (1120 Pittsford Victor Rd, Pittsford, NY 14534, CAGE: 3DFK4) This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, the Government will consider all proposals received prior to the closing date and time of this solicitation.

(ii) The solicitation number is W911QX-25-Q-A040. This acquisition is issued as an request for quotation (RFQ)

(iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-03 Effective 03 January 2025.

(iv) The associated NAICS code is 334413, Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing. The small business size standard is 1,250.

(v) The following is a list of contract line item number(s) and items, quantities and units of measure, (including option(s), if applicable):

(vi) Description of requirements: Laser with an output wavelength of 532 nm and an output bandwidth of less than 100 kilohertz (kHz) linewidth.

(vii) Delivery is required by 04 October 2025. Delivery and Acceptance shall be performed U.S. Army Research Laboratory, 2800 Powder Mill Road, Adelphi, MD 20783. The FOB point is Destination.

(viii) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The following addenda have been attached to this provision: None.

(ix) The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items is applicable to this acquisition. The specific evaluation criteria to be included in paragraph (a) of that provision are as follows: Evaluation of the quote will be based on PRICE ONLY.

The agency intends to award a sole source Firm Fixed Price contract. After receipt of proposal, the Government will first determine if the price proposal is reasonable. If the price proposal is determined reasonable a technical evaluation will be conducted to determine if it is technically acceptable and otherwise properly awardable, an award will be made.

(x) Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3 (with its Alternate I), Offeror Representations with its offer.

(xi) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following addenda have been attached to this clause: None

(xii) The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items and the selected clauses listed in DFARS 212.301 Solicitation provisions and Contract Clauses for the Acquisition of Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following additional FAR/DFARS clauses cited in this clause are applicable:

· 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (JUN 2020)

· 52.204-27 Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (JUN 2023)

· 52.209-6 Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (NOV 2021)

· 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (NOV 2015)

· 52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (MAR 2023)

· 52.222-3 Convict Labor (JUN 2003)

· 52.222-19 Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (FEB 2024)

· 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015)

· 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (NOV 2021)

· 52.223-20 Aerosols (MAY 2024)

· 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (FEB 2021)

· 52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (MAY 2024)

· 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management (OCT 2018)

· 52.232-36 Payment by Third Party (MAY 2014)

· 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (MAR 2023)

· 52.233-3 Protest after Award (AUG 1996)

· 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004)

· SEE DFARS COMMERCIAL CLAUSES IN PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES FULL-TEXT ATTACHMENT FOR APPLICABLE DFARS CLAUSES

(xiii) The following additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions apply (full text of all FAR/DFARS clauses that contain fill-in information, as well as all local clauses, can be found in the attached Provisions and Clauses Full-Text document):

Provisions:

· 52.204-7 System for Award Management (OCT 2018)

· 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (AUG 2020)

· 52.204-17 Ownership or Control of Offeror (AUG 2020)

· 52.204-20 Predecessor of Offeror (AUG 2020)

· 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (NOV 2021)

· 52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation (OCT 2020)

· 52.207-4 Economic Purchase Quantity—Supplies (AUG 1987)

· 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998)

Clauses:

· 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (OCT 2018)

· 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (AUG 2020)

· 52.213-2 Invoices (APR 1984)

· 52.247-34 F.o.b. Destination (NOV 1991)

· 252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product (APR 1992)

· 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports (DEC 2018)

· 252.232-7006 Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions (JAN 2023)

Local Provisions:

· SOLICIT ONLY ONE SOURCE

· AWARD OF CONTRACT

· PAYMENT TERMS

Local Clauses:

· ACC - APG POINT OF CONTACT

· TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT

· TYPE OF CONTRACT

· GOV INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

· TAX EXEMPTION CERT. (DAC)

· PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS

· RECEIVING ROOM – APG

· DFARS COMMERCIAL CLAUSES

(xiv) This acquisition is rated under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) as N/A.

(xv) The following notes apply to this announcement: In accordance with FAR 32.003, contract financing cannot not be provided for this acquisition.

(xvi) Offers are due on five Buisness Days from posting by 11:59 AM EST to Contrat Specialist, Keturah Moore, keturah.l.moore.civ@army.mil.

(xvii) For information regarding this solicitation, please contact Contrat Specialist, Keturah Moore, keturah.l.moore.civ@army.mil

Contracting Officer:

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