Adaptive Optics Requirement

NAVSUP Fleet Logistic Center San Diego intends to issue a sole source contract in accordance with FAR Part 12 to Baker Adaptive Optics located at: 916 Carlisle Blvd, Albuquerque, NM 87106. The proposed contract action is to support research on adaptive optics technologies focusing on Navy’s laser beam control system and require technical support for the testing and integration of a 349-channel deformable mirror system that will be used in the HEL Beam Control Research Testbed (HBCRT). The action supports the NPS mission by performing DoD relevant research and educating NPS students on this important technology areas.

The government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302.

Baker Adaptive Optics was found to be the sole provider of the AI code needed to fulfill the government’s requirement. No other company is known to provide this specific AI code. THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. No solicitation document is available. The NAICS code is 541330 and the applicable business size is $16.5 million. Interested parties shall submit information that indicates their ability to satisfy this requirement via e-mail.

Requests must include company name, address, POC name, telephone number, fax number, county, CAGE Code, DUNS number, NAICS code, applicable business size, and Tax ID number. Responses are due by Friday, September 17, 2021 at 11:30 AM, Pacific Standard Time, via email.

If no responses are received, FLCSD will proceed with the sole source award.

NAVSUP FLCSD POC: Charles Bruce

charles.e.bruce2.civ@us.navy.mil