Sources Sought_25QA027.docx

Sources Sought:

(1) Action Code : SOURCES SOUGHT This is a Sources Sought Notice only. This is not a request for proposal, but a survey to locate potential sources. This Sources Sought does not constitute an Invitation for Bids, Request for Proposals, or a Request for Quotations, and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue an order or otherwise pay for the information solicited, nor is it a guarantee of a forthcoming solicitation or contract. It is for market research purposes only. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation.

The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to gain knowledge of interest, capabilities, and qualifications of various members of industry, to include the Small Business Community: Small Business, Section 8(a), Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUB-Zone), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB). The Government must ensure there is adequate competition among the potential pool of responsible contractors. Small business, Section 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, & EDWOSB businesses are highly encouraged to participate.

(2) Date : 05/27/2025

(3) Classification Code : 66

(4) NAICS Code: 6650

(5) NAICS Size Standard: 1000 Employees

(6) Contracting Office Address:

2800 Powder Mill Road Bldg. 601 Adelphi, Maryland 20783

(7) Subject: Sources Sought for Continuously Tunable Laser (CTL)

(8) Proposed Solicitation Number: W911QX25QA027

(9) Sources Sought Closing Response Date: 06/03/2025

(10) Contact Point: Stephen Oliver, Contract Specialist, stephen.c.oliver7.civ@army.mil (11)

A. Objective:

To find sources that are qualified to meet the supplies/services as listed in section 11B. Note that the specific requirements in section C are subject to change prior to the release of any solicitation.

B. Salient Characteristics:

One (1) High-resolution, Continuously Tunable Laser (CTL) system with the following minimum specifications:

· Mode-hop-free tuning across the 1010-1100 nanometer (nm) range

· <10 picometer (pm) relative wavelength accuracy and <110 pm absolute accuracy

· Ultra-narrow linewidth (<10 kilohertz (kHz) in five (5) (microseconds) µs)

· Fine tuning resolution via < one (1) pm motor step size and <10 kHz piezo step

· Large piezo scan range (45 gigahertz (GHz))

· Integrated >45 decibel (dB) optical isolator

· Output power >10 milliwatts (mW) over full tuning range

· Exclusive FiberDock for robust and precise fiber coupling

· Real-time automated optimization via (Single Mode Intelligent Loop Engine) SMILE and (Feedback Light Optimization Wizard) FLOW algorithms

· PowerLock functionality for stable output during full scans

· Touchscreen Graphical User Interface (GUI) with PC network control, Python Software Development Kit (SDK), and LabVIEW integration

· One (1) Year Warranty Shipping to 2800 Powder Mill Road, Building #102, Receiving Room, Adelphi, MD 20783

C. Responses:

All interested parties should notify this office via e-mail within the posted date. Responses shall include:

(I) To what extent each of the specifications can be met.

(II) Include your type of business (i.e. commercial, academia), whether your organization is classified as a large or small business based on the 1000 Employee standard that accompanies NAICS code 334516 for “Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing.” If a small business, you must also list any small disadvantaged status you hold [HUBZone, 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Women Owned Small Business (WOSB), Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB), etc.].

(III) Past experience/ performance through the description of completed projects.

(12) Responses to this sources sought are due no later than 11:59 AM EST eastern standard time on 03 June 2025. Submissions should be emailed to Stephen Oliver, Contract Specialist, stephen.c.oliver7.civ@army.mil.

Questions concerning this sources sought may be directed to Stephen Oliver, Contract Specialist, stephen.c.oliver7.civ@army.mil. Please be advised that .zip and .exe files cannot be accepted.

(13) Place of Contract Performance:

2800 Powder Mill Road Building 102 Receiving Room Adelphi, MD 20783

(14) Estimated Delivery Timeframe or Period of Performance: Delivery estimated five (5) months after contract award (ACA).

Last updated 2/13/2017 image1.emf