FiveNine Optics Coating

THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. This is a notice of intent to award a sole source contract under statutory authority 10 USC 2304(c) (1), set forth in Federal Acquisition Regulation 13.106-1(b)(1), Soliciting from a Single Source.

The referenced number is N6426722Q1139. Naval Surface Warfare Center (NAVSEA), Corona Division, 1999 Fourth St. Norco, CA 92860, intents to award a sole source purchase order for the coating of eight silicon wafer substrates provided by the Government, consisting of four windows and four mirrors for use with very high power lasers at 1070nm and low power red and green visible alignment lasers.

NAVSEA, Corona Division, intents to make an award to FiveNine Optics, Inc., 4946 63rd ST STE A, Boulder, CO 80301-3285. FiveNine Optics, Inc. is the only source for coatings for the high reflective mirrors and low reflective windows tested and certified by the NIST for power levels above 130kW.

In accordance with (IAW) FAR Part 5.207(c) (16) (ii), the proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1). This notice of intent to award is not a request for competitive quotation; however, responsible sources may submit a capability statement, or a quotation that may be considered by the agency. Responses to this notice must demonstrate clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government, would not be cost or time prohibitive, and would not hinder the mission or objective. A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.  The Government will not be responsible for any costs incurred by responding to this notice. This hereby constitutes a synopsis of the action proposed in this announcement

This is NOT a request for quotes or proposals. This is not a solicitation.

Questions or comments to this Notice of Intent should be directed to, Brian Staub, brian.a.staub2.civ@us.navy.mil. Responses via e-mail only. No phone calls/voice mail messages regarding questions will not be accepted.   Please indicate in the subject of your email: Notice of Intent Submission - FiveNine Optics Coating, no later than 6/8/2022 at 1:00 pm PST.