Notice of Intent to Procure One (1) Optical Table System and Supporting Accessories

The U.S. Army Research Laboratory, operating under the Department of the Army Materiel Command Army Contracting Command Aberdeen Proving Ground, is procuring one complete Optical Table System consisting of three primary components: an optical table, an overhead shelf, and an air compressor. The optical table must measure 4-5 feet wide by 10 feet long with 12-13 inch thickness, support up to 1,800 pounds, feature a grid of tapped holes, and provide at least 80% vibration isolation at 5 Hz. The overhead shelf must span 10 feet and include a minimum of 24 surge-protected power outlets, while the air compressor must support the vibration isolation specifications. The evaluation will be conducted using a comparative method that considers technical capability, past performance, and price, with the contract awarded to the vendor offering the best overall value. Quotes are due within fifteen days of the August 20, 2025 posting date, making the response deadline September 4, 2025.

This procurement does not utilize any small business set-aside designation and will be conducted as a commercial purchase under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold using solicitation number W911QX-25-Q-A098. No incumbent contractors or potential award values are specified in the solicitation documents. The quantity required is exactly one optical table system, and delivery must be completed within three months after contract award. Performance will occur at the Army Research Laboratory facility located in Adelphi, Maryland 20783, with deliveries accepted at Building #102 during standard business hours from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday. The contract will be structured as a Firm Fixed Price agreement with net thirty-day payment terms and FOB Destination delivery requirements.