18-00867_SON_-_RFQ.docx

STATEMENT OF NEED

SOLICITATION NRMJ3000-18-00867NGB

NOAA/OAR/ESRL/CSD

PURPOSE: The CSD-3 division of NOAA/ESRL/CSD is in need of a drop in replacement Master Oscillator Laser for our LIDAR systems deployed in remote locations collecting data for sponsors and programs. Having a direct replacement spare enables us to quickly continue to collect data if the original laser dies. This helps NOAA meet its mission statement and other contractual obligations.

SCOPE OR MISSION: The mission is the 2018 PISTON cruise in the South China Sea on the US RV Tomas D Thompson for 3 months of continuous 3D wind Lidar data collection. Incurring a MO laser failure would cease all wind data that the sponsor has paid for BACKGROUND: NOAA has committed to a continuous 3 month data set from a ship in the middle of the South China Sea August thru October 2018. In order to meet this requirement a spare MO Laser is required in case of failure of the original laser.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: This is a brand name or equal request. Any proposed laser must meet the specs listed below and match the TeraXion laser in form and fit :

PN: PS-NLL-1543.00-080-000-A1 TeraXion 1543 nm wavelength 80 mw optical power Narrow line width < 5 x(10 exp3)(1kHz-100kHz) Packaging 90 mm x 64 mm x 30 mm Fiber is Panda polarizing maintaining Laser must match in form, fit and function.

DELIVERY SCHEDULE: No later than August 31, 2018 SHIPPING: NOAA will provide FedEx shipping instructions to the chosen bidder.

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