High Energy Fiber Laser

(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 : 11/24/15
(3) Classification Code : 6640
(4) NAICS Code: 334516
(5) NAICS Size Standard: 500 employees
(6) Contracting Office Address: 2800 Powder Mill Road
Bldg. 601
Adelphi, Maryland 20783
(7) Subject: High Energy Fiber Laser
(8) Proposed Solicitation Number: W911QX-16-T-0023
(9) Sources Sought Closing Response Date: 12/2/2015
(10) Contact Point: Swati Jain, Contract Specialist, swati.jain2.civ@mail.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.

i) ultra-compact in size (total laser system volume <0.5 m3)
ii) high-power (output power ≥ 1.5 kWatts),
iii) single-mode operation,
iv) minimum beam quality 0.4 mm x mrad
v) overall weight < 200 kg
vi) overall price/watt ≤$100/watt
vii) optical wavelength 1070 nm ±10%
vii) process an integrated pulse generator and intensity ramping
ix) conduction water-cooling along the inner and outer cladding

C. Responses:

All interested parties should notify this office in writing, mail, fax, or 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 500 employee standard that accompanies NAICS code 334413. 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 synopsis are due no later than 1700 Eastern Standard Time 12/2/15. Submissions should be emailed to Swati Jain at swati.jain2.civ@mail.mil.

Questions concerning this sources sought synopsis may be directed to Swati Jain at swati.jain2.civ@mail.mil. Please be advised that .zip and .exe files cannot be accepted.
(13) Place of Contract Performance: Adelphi, MD
(14) Estimated Delivery Timeframe or Period of Performance: 27 February 2015.