B01_-_Combination_Synopsis-Solicitation_for_Commercial_Purchases_(Under_SAT)_signed.docx

Combined Synopsis-Solicitation

1. Solicitation Number: W911QX-19-Q-0215

2. Title: 8-channel Superconducting Nanowire Single Photon Detector (SNSPD).

3. Classification Code: 58

4. NAICS Code: 334516

5. Response Date: Five (5) business days after posting.

6. Description: Purchase of an eight channel superconducting nanowire single photon detector (SNSPD), which includes 0.8K cryostat with >24hr hold time, and simultaneously 4 channels covering 1310-1550nm and 4 channels covering 600-950nm each with >80% efficiency, <100ns recovery time, <100cps dark counts, and <50ps FWHM jitter.

Disclaimer: 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.

NOTICE: THIS IS A SOLE SOURCE PROCUREMENT. The United States Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under statutory authority, permitting sole source – 41 USC 1901(e), implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements, based on the compatibility of the requirement. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with Photon Spot, Inc. 142 W. Olive Ave., Monrovia, CA 91016, for the 8-channel superconducting nanowire single photon detector (SNSPD).

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, this notice does function as a Request for Information (RFI) for offerors who believe they can meet the Government’s requirement stated in paragraph 6. Any responsible source who believes it is capable of meeting the requirement may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency, only if received by the closing date and time of this notice. A determination not to compete the proposed requirement based upon the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.

This acquisition is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ).

The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2019-05 effective 13 August 2019.

For purposes of this acquisition, the associated NAICS code is 334516. The small business size standard is 1000.

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

CLIN SUPPLY ITEM QUANTITY UNIT OF ISSUE UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 SNSPD 1 Each $_________ $_______

Specifications/Requirement: See paragraph 6 above.

Delivery: The offeror is required to deliver the items by 09/30/19. The offeror shall deliver the items to the address below. The Government shall perform acceptance at the address below. The FOB point is the address below.

Adelphi Laboratory Center Shipping & Receiving Building 102 2800 Powder Mill Road Adelphi, MD 20783

Set Aside: NONE

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