1064 nm continuous wave (CW) YAG laser

Added: Jan 05, 2018 3:51 pm 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 and the accompanying attachments. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This will be a firm fixed price purchase order. The Government intends to evaluate quotations and issue a purchase order. This combined synopsis / solicitation is being issued as a request for quotation (RFQ) utilizing simplified acquisition procedures authorized by FAR Subpart 13.5. This is a small business set aside.

Basis for Contract Award. This is a Best Value source selection conducted in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The basis on which award will be evaluated will fall under two factors: (1) Price, and (2) Technical Capability. Whereas, when all evaluation factors other than cost or price or combined are significantly equal to cost or price. The test program authorized under FAR Subpart 13.5 is applicable to this acquisition. Award will be made to a single offeror who is deemed responsible in accordance with the FAR, whose proposal is technically acceptable, conforms to the solicitation requirements, and whose quotation, judged by an overall assessment of the evaluation criteria and other considerations specified in this solicitation, represents the Best Value to the Government. The Government may reject any or all quotations if such action is in the public interest.

All communications and documents must include the solicitation number, NB686010-18-00760. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334516 with a small business size standard of 1000. The contracting officer will not use, nor shall this solicitation be subject to the formal source selection procedures described in FAR Part 15. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-96.

The potential quoter shall submit a Quote to be received no later than January 18, 2018 at 05:00 pm Mountain, which must include the following: Company name, address, phone numbers, DUNS number, itemized quote including all minimum specifications and options. Quotes shall be delivered via email to Marc Zurasky, Contract Specialist at marc.zurasky@nist.gov.

Please direct any questions regarding this solicitation to Marc Zurasky, Contract Specialist at marc.zurasky@nist.gov no later than January 10, 2017 at 01:00 pm Mountain.