Notice of Intent to Sole Source for One (1) Thorlabs Inc. fiber cleaver and analyzer (part numbers: LDC401A, FCA750) and associated precision top and bottom fiber inserts.
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- W911QX25QA096
- Agency
-
ACC Aberdeen Proving Ground
Army Contracting Command, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 335921 Fiber Optic Cable Manufacturing
- PSC
- 6640 Laboratory Equipment And Supplies
- Place of performance
- Adelphi, Maryland 20783, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Army Research Laboratory, operating under the Department of the Army Materiel Command Army Contracting Command Aberdeen Proving Ground, is procuring specialized fiber optic equipment through a sole-source acquisition. The procurement includes one Thorlabs Inc. Large Diameter Cleaver-Rotary Option (part number LDC401A), one Fiber Cleave Analyzer (part number FCA750), and an extensive array of precision fiber inserts designed for various fiber diameter ranges from 0-759um to 1787-2513um. This acquisition falls under NAICS code 335921 (Fiber Optic Cable Manufacturing) and is structured as a Request for Quote with a firm fixed price contract type. The solicitation notice serves as both synopsis and solicitation, with proposals due by August 13, 2025, just seven days after the posting date of August 6, 2025. No specific evaluation criteria are listed as this is a sole-source procurement, though the government states it will consider all proposals received before the closing date despite intending to award to only one source.
This procurement is not set aside for any specific business category and is being solicited exclusively from Thorlabs Inc. (CAGE Code 0LW43) located at 43 Sparta Ave, Newton, NJ 07860. While no specific contract value is disclosed in the solicitation, the procurement includes a substantial quantity of precision equipment comprising 13 individual components across various fiber insert specifications. Delivery is required within 45 days after contract award, with all items to be shipped FOB Destination to the U.S. Army Research Laboratory at 2800 Powder Mill Rd, Adelphi, MD 20783. The contract will be administered by Contracting Officer Zachary Dowling and Contract Specialist Meghan Dumler, with acceptance and inspection to occur at the Adelphi facility. The acquisition operates under the simplified acquisition threshold procedures and specifically notes that contract financing cannot be provided for this procurement.
Notice text
Disclaimer: This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued.
NOTICE: SOLICIT ONLY ONE SOURCE
The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government is soliciting and negotiating with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). The name of the company the Government intends to award a contract to is Thorlabs Inc. (CAGE Code: 0LW43, 43 Sparta Ave, Newton, NJ 07860). This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, the Government will consider all proposals received prior to the closing date and time of this solicitation.
This acquisition is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ).
The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in
effect on June 11th 2025 through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-04.
For purposes of this acquisition, the associated NAICS code is 335921. The small business size standard is 1,000 Employees.
Contract Line Item (CLIN) Structure: The following is a list of contract line-item number(s) and items, quantities and units of measure, (including option(s), if applicable):
CLIN 0001: Qty one: (1) Thorlabs Inc. fiber cleaver and analyzer (part numbers: LDC401A, FCA750) and associated precision top and bottom fiber inserts. All end items shall be shipped via FOB Destination to Adelphi, Maryland.
Specifications/Requirement:
The Government requires:
One (1) Large Diameter Cleaver-Rotary Option (Part number (PN): LDC401A
Two (2) Dual Sided Top Fiber Insert for 0-759um (PN: VHA00)
One (1) Bottom Fiber Insert for 88-161um Clad (PN: VHD125)
One (1) Bottom Fiber Insert for 177-320um Clad (PN: VHD250)
One (1) Bottom Fiber Insert for 279-519um Clad (PN: VHD400)
Two (2) Dual Sided Top Fiber Insert for 410-1269 (PN: VHA05)
One (1) Bottom Fiber Insert for 346-711um Clad (PN: VHD500)
One (1) Bottom Fiber Insert for 516-1047um Clad (PN: VHD750)
Two (2) Dual Sided Top Fiber Insert for 812-1770 (PN: VHA10)
Two (2) Dual Sided Top Fiber Insert for 1772-2944um (PN: VHA20)
Two (2) Dual Sided Bottom Fiber Insert for 773-1523um (PN: VHE10)
Two (2) Dual Sided bottom Fiber Insert for 1787-2513um (PN: VHE20)
One (1) Fiber Cleave Analyzer (PN: FCA750)
Delivery: Delivery is required 45 days after the contract award (ACA). Delivery shall be made to Delivery shall be made to U.S. Army Research Laboratory, 2800 Powder Mill Rd Adelphi, MD 20783. Acceptance shall be performed at U.S. Army Research Laboratory, 2800 Powder Mill Rd Adelphi, MD 20783.The FOB point is Destination.
Contact Information:
Contracting Officer: Zachary Dowling (zachary.a.dowling2.civ@army.mil)
Contract Specialist: Meghan Dumler (meghan.d.dumler.civ@army.mil)
Clauses:
- The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The following addenda have been attached to this provision: None.
In addition to the requirements set for FAR 52.212-1, all offers responding to this solicitation must provide their business size in relation to the NAICS code contained in this solicitation and shall identify any socioeconomic categories to which they belong.
- Evaluation Criteria – The specific evaluation criteria to be used are as follows: Not applicable
- Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3 (with its Alternate I), Offeror Representations with its offer. Not Applicable.
- The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following addenda have been attached to this clause: Not Applicable.
- The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items and the selected clauses listed in DFARS 212.301 Solicitation provisions and Contract Clauses for the Acquisition of Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following additional FAR/DFARS clauses cited in this clause are applicable:
FAR:
52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (JAN 2017)
52.204-7, System for Award Management (NOV 2024)
52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (JUN 2020)
52.204-13, System for Award Management Maintenance (OCT 2018)
52.204-16, Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (AUG 2020)
52.204-17, Ownership or Control of Offeror (AUG 2020)
52.204-18, Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (AUG 2020)
52.204-19, Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (DEC 2014)
52.204-20, Predecessor of Offeror (AUG 2020)
52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Entities (DEC 2023)
52.204-27, Prohibition On A Bytedance Covered Application (JUN 2023)
52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (JAN 2025)
52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (NOV 2015)
52.219-28, Post-award Small Business Program Representation (JAN 2025)
52.222-3, Convict Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (JUN 2003)
52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation With Authorities And Remedies (FEB JAN) 2025
52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (NOV 2021)
52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (FEB 2021)
52.225-25, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran—Representation and Certifications (JUN 2020)
52.226-8, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (MAY 2024)
52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management (OCT 2018)
52.232-39, Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (JUN 2013)
52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (MAR 2023)
52.233-3, Protest after Award (AUG 1996)
52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004)
52.247-34, F.o.b. Destination (JAN 1991)
DFARS:
252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials SEP (2011)
252.203-7002, Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights DEC (2022)
252.203-7005, Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (SEP 2022)
252.204-7000, Disclosure of Information (OCT 2016)
252.204-7003, Control of Government Personnel Work Product (APR 1992)
252.204-7008, Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls (OCT 2016)
252.204-7015, Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support (JAN 2023)
252.204-7016, Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services— Representation (DEC 2019)
252.204-7017, Prohibition On the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation (MAY 2021)
252.204-7018, Prohibition On the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services (JAN 2023)
252.204-7019, Notice Of NIST SP 800-171 Dod Assessment Requirements (NOV 2023)
252.223-7008, Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium (JAN 2023)
252.225-7000, Buy American Statute—Balance of Payments Program Certificate (FEB 2024)
252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program (FEB 2024)
252.225-7007, Prohibition on Acquisition of Certain Items from Communist Chinese Military Companies (DEC 2018)
252.225-7012, Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities (APR 2022)
252.225-7013, Duty-Free Entry (NOV 2023)
252.225-7048, Export-Controlled Items (JUN 2013)
252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports (DEC 2018)
252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payment (DEC 2006)
252.244-7000, Subcontractors for Commercial Products or Commercial Services (NOV 2023)
252.246-7008, Sources of Electrical Parts (JAN 2023)
252.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea (OCT 2024)
252.243-7001, Pricing Of Contract Modifications (DEC 1991)
- The following additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions apply (full text of all FAR/DFARS clauses that contain fill-in information, as well as all local clauses, can be found in the attached Provisions and Clauses Full-Text document):
Adelphi Local Clauses:
ACC - APG POINT OF CONTACT
TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT
INTENT TO SOLICIT ONLY ONE SOURCE
TYPE OF CONTRACT
GOV INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE
TAX EXEMPTION CERT. (ARL)
PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS
EXCEPTIONS IN PROPOSAL
AWARD OF CONTRACT
ADELPHI CONTR. DIVISION URL
FOREIGN NATIONALS PERFORMING
PAYMENT TERMS
Full Text Clauses:
52.204-24, Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Nov 2021)
52.204-25, Prohibition On Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Nov 2021)
52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation (Oct 2020)
52.252-1, Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998)
52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998)
52.252-5, Authorized Deviations in Provisions (Nov 2020)
252.211-7003, Item Unique Identification and Valuation (Jan 2023)
252.232-7006, Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions (Jan 2023)
- This acquisition is rated under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) as Not Applicable.
- The following notes apply to this announcement:
In Accordance with FAR 32.003, contract financing cannot be provided for this acquisition
Place of Delivery:
U.S. Army Research Laboratory
2800 Powder Mill Rd
Adelphi, MD 20783
Set Aside: Not Applicable
Disclaimer: This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued.
NOTICE: SOLICIT ONLY ONE SOURCE
The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government is soliciting and negotiating with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). The name of the company the Government intends to award a contract to is Thorlabs Inc. (CAGE Code: 0LW43, 43 Sparta Ave, Newton, NJ 07860). This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, the Government will consider all proposals received prior to the closing date and time of this solicitation.
This acquisition is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ).
The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in
effect on June 11th 2025 through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-04.
For purposes of this acquisition, the associated NAICS code is 335921. The small business size standard is 1,000 Employees.
Contract Line Item (CLIN) Structure: The following is a list of contract line-item number(s) and items, quantities and units of measure, (including option(s), if applicable):
CLIN 0001: Qty one: (1) Thorlabs Inc. fiber cleaver and analyzer (part numbers: LDC401A, FCA750) and associated precision top and bottom fiber inserts. All end items shall be shipped via FOB Destination to Adelphi, Maryland.
Specifications/Requirement:
The Government requires:
One (1) Large Diameter Cleaver-Rotary Option (Part number (PN): LDC401A
Two (2) Dual Sided Top Fiber Insert for 0-759um (PN: VHA00)
One (1) Bottom Fiber Insert for 88-161um Clad (PN: VHD125)
One (1) Bottom Fiber Insert for 177-320um Clad (PN: VHD250)
One (1) Bottom Fiber Insert for 279-519um Clad (PN: VHD400)
Two (2) Dual Sided Top Fiber Insert for 410-1269 (PN: VHA05)
One (1) Bottom Fiber Insert for 346-711um Clad (PN: VHD500)
One (1) Bottom Fiber Insert for 516-1047um Clad (PN: VHD750)
Two (2) Dual Sided Top Fiber Insert for 812-1770 (PN: VHA10)
Two (2) Dual Sided Top Fiber Insert for 1772-2944um (PN: VHA20)
Two (2) Dual Sided Bottom Fiber Insert for 773-1523um (PN: VHE10)
Two (2) Dual Sided bottom Fiber Insert for 1787-2513um (PN: VHE20)
One (1) Fiber Cleave Analyzer (PN: FCA750)
Delivery: Delivery is required 45 days after the contract award (ACA). Delivery shall be made to Delivery shall be made to U.S. Army Research Laboratory, 2800 Powder Mill Rd Adelphi, MD 20783. Acceptance shall be performed at U.S. Army Research Laboratory, 2800 Powder Mill Rd Adelphi, MD 20783.The FOB point is Destination.
Contact Information:
Contracting Officer: Zachary Dowling (zachary.a.dowling2.civ@army.mil)
Contract Specialist: Meghan Dumler (meghan.d.dumler.civ@army.mil)
Clauses:
- The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The following addenda have been attached to this provision: None.
In addition to the requirements set for FAR 52.212-1, all offers responding to this solicitation must provide their business size in relation to the NAICS code contained in this solicitation and shall identify any socioeconomic categories to which they belong.
- Evaluation Criteria – The specific evaluation criteria to be used are as follows: Not applicable
- Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3 (with its Alternate I), Offeror Representations with its offer. Not Applicable.
- The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following addenda have been attached to this clause: Not Applicable.
- The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items and the selected clauses listed in DFARS 212.301 Solicitation provisions and Contract Clauses for the Acquisition of Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following additional FAR/DFARS clauses cited in this clause are applicable:
FAR:
52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (JAN 2017)
52.204-7, System for Award Management (NOV 2024)
52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (JUN 2020)
52.204-13, System for Award Management Maintenance (OCT 2018)
52.204-16, Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (AUG 2020)
52.204-17, Ownership or Control of Offeror (AUG 2020)
52.204-18, Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (AUG 2020)
52.204-19, Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (DEC 2014)
52.204-20, Predecessor of Offeror (AUG 2020)
52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Entities (DEC 2023)
52.204-27, Prohibition On A Bytedance Covered Application (JUN 2023)
52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (JAN 2025)
52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (NOV 2015)
52.219-28, Post-award Small Business Program Representation (JAN 2025)
52.222-3, Convict Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (JUN 2003)
52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation With Authorities And Remedies (FEB JAN) 2025
52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (NOV 2021)
52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (FEB 2021)
52.225-25, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran—Representation and Certifications (JUN 2020)
52.226-8, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (MAY 2024)
52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management (OCT 2018)
52.232-39, Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (JUN 2013)
52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (MAR 2023)
52.233-3, Protest after Award (AUG 1996)
52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004)
52.247-34, F.o.b. Destination (JAN 1991)
DFARS:
252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials SEP (2011)
252.203-7002, Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights DEC (2022)
252.203-7005, Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (SEP 2022)
252.204-7000, Disclosure of Information (OCT 2016)
252.204-7003, Control of Government Personnel Work Product (APR 1992)
252.204-7008, Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls (OCT 2016)
252.204-7015, Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support (JAN 2023)
252.204-7016, Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services— Representation (DEC 2019)
252.204-7017, Prohibition On the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation (MAY 2021)
252.204-7018, Prohibition On the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services (JAN 2023)
252.204-7019, Notice Of NIST SP 800-171 Dod Assessment Requirements (NOV 2023)
252.223-7008, Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium (JAN 2023)
252.225-7000, Buy American Statute—Balance of Payments Program Certificate (FEB 2024)
252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program (FEB 2024)
252.225-7007, Prohibition on Acquisition of Certain Items from Communist Chinese Military Companies (DEC 2018)
252.225-7012, Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities (APR 2022)
252.225-7013, Duty-Free Entry (NOV 2023)
252.225-7048, Export-Controlled Items (JUN 2013)
252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports (DEC 2018)
252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payment (DEC 2006)
252.244-7000, Subcontractors for Commercial Products or Commercial Services (NOV 2023)
252.246-7008, Sources of Electrical Parts (JAN 2023)
252.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea (OCT 2024)
252.243-7001, Pricing Of Contract Modifications (DEC 1991)
- The following additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions apply (full text of all FAR/DFARS clauses that contain fill-in information, as well as all local clauses, can be found in the attached Provisions and Clauses Full-Text document):
Adelphi Local Clauses:
ACC - APG POINT OF CONTACT
TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT
INTENT TO SOLICIT ONLY ONE SOURCE
TYPE OF CONTRACT
GOV INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE
TAX EXEMPTION CERT. (ARL)
PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS
EXCEPTIONS IN PROPOSAL
AWARD OF CONTRACT
ADELPHI CONTR. DIVISION URL
FOREIGN NATIONALS PERFORMING
PAYMENT TERMS
Full Text Clauses:
52.204-24, Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Nov 2021)
52.204-25, Prohibition On Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Nov 2021)
52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation (Oct 2020)
52.252-1, Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998)
52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998)
52.252-5, Authorized Deviations in Provisions (Nov 2020)
252.211-7003, Item Unique Identification and Valuation (Jan 2023)
252.232-7006, Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions (Jan 2023)
- This acquisition is rated under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) as Not Applicable.
- The following notes apply to this announcement:
In Accordance with FAR 32.003, contract financing cannot be provided for this acquisition
Place of Delivery:
U.S. Army Research Laboratory
2800 Powder Mill Rd
Adelphi, MD 20783
Set Aside: Not Applicable
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