Solicitation - FA700026Q0101 (Amendment 1).pdf

This is a Solicitation/Contract/Order (SF 1449) for a commercial product issued by the U.S. Air Force Academy on behalf of HQ USAFA Division of Basic Sciences. The procurement seeks one Quantel Q-smart 850 Excitation Laser with IAW (In Accordance With) Attachment 1 - Salient Characteristics, classified under Product Service Code 6650. The solicitation is unrestricted with a firm fixed price structure. The solicitation number is FA700026Q0110001, issued September 6, 2026, with an estimated delivery date of January 29, 2027, to HQ USAFA of DIV OF BASIC SCIENCES, AF BPN NO MLBLS PROC, 2354 FAIRCHILD DR, USAF ACADEMY, CO 80840-6208.

Quotes must be submitted by September 14, 2026, at 4:00 P.M. Mountain Daylight Time to tammy.martin.6@us.af.mil. Quoters must provide solicitation number, Company CAGE Code, UEI number, and vendor business size/socioeconomic status under NAICS code 334516. Required documentation includes technical specifications demonstrating compliance with salient characteristics, brand-name identification as Quantel Q-smart 850, and proof of authorization as manufacturer or authorized distributor/reseller in the United States. The laser must feature a nanosecond Q-switched Nd:YAG configuration with minimum 850 mJ at 1064 nm, 430 mJ at 532 nm, and 230 mJ at 355 nm; 8-10 mm beam diameter; detachable temperature-stabilized harmonic generation modules for 532 and 355 nm wavelengths; beam attenuator; 10 Hz pulse repetition rate; 3-6 ns pulse duration; flashlamp with 100 million shots warranty; water-to-air cooling; 110 V power requirement; and shipping included. Award will be made to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable quotation. Inspection and acceptance occur at both destination and contractor facilities. The contract incorporates standard FAR and DFARS clauses including Buy American/Balance of Payments requirements, Item Unique Identification requirements, Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) payment instructions, and various federal compliance representations.