CleanTop research grade optical table w/vibration support legs

The Office of Naval Research seeks quotations for a research-grade optical table system with vibration isolation support and overhead shelf infrastructure, with responses due August 8. This is a Request for Quotations for commercial items under NAICS 334516 (small business), with no set-aside applied.

Place of performance and delivery is the Naval Research Laboratory at 4555 Overlook Avenue, Building 49, Washington, DC 20375. The procurement requires new equipment only from Original Equipment Manufacturers, authorized dealers, distributors, or resellers able to provide OEM warranty. Offerors must document authorized distributor status for all line items and register in SAM.gov with active status, providing Unique Entity ID and CAGE Code.

The specification calls for a CleanTop research-grade optical table (48"×96"×12" with Performance Series features, individually sealed holes, +.005" flatness tolerance, and 3/16" thick ferromagnetic stainless steel top), a Micro-g Modular Post Mount Support system with Gimbal Piston isolators rated for 4,000 lb capacity with up to 97% isolation efficiency at 5 Hz vertical and 90% horizontal, an 8-foot overhead freestanding shelf system (200 lb load capacity with US power strip outlets), and an optional four-caster mount assembly. A fifth line item covers freight and handling. Delivery is FOB Destination (preferred) or FOB Origin with vendor-supplied shipping cost and weight documentation.

Award goes to the responsible offeror submitting the lowest price technically acceptable offer, with technical acceptability determined after price analysis. Standard FAR and DFARS provisions for commercial items apply, including small business certifications, representations on telecommunications equipment, and cybersecurity controls. Quotations are due via email to James Buie at james.r.buie4.civ@us.navy.mil, referencing solicitation number N00173-24-Q-1301146308.