Amendment 0001** One (1) 1000 Watt (W) High power, pulsed, solid state laser system for ablative laser cleaning with additional specifications

The U.S. Army Research Laboratory, operating under the Department of the Army Materiel Command Army Contracting Command Aberdeen Proving Ground, is seeking to procure one 1000-Watt high-power, pulsed, solid-state laser system specifically designed for ablative laser cleaning applications. The comprehensive system must include a CL1000 laser system with hand-held optical components, mobile housing, 20-meter fiber optic cable, laser fume extractor, digital controls, and safety equipment including four laser safety curtains and five sets of laser safety glasses. Key technical requirements include the capability to remove 3-4 mil chemical agent resistant coatings in a single pass, operate on 480-volt 3-phase power, clear a 4x6 inch area in under 30 seconds, and comply with Air Force Technical Manual TO 36-1-191 specifications. The procurement also requires four days of onsite installation services and delivery within nine months of contract award. The evaluation will utilize comparative procedures assessing three primary factors: price, technical capabilities/specifications, and past performance, with responses due September 10, 2025, at 11:59 AM Eastern Time.

This solicitation carries no set-aside designations and is open to all qualified contractors, with the NAICS code 333517 (Machine Tool Manufacturing) having a small business size standard of 500 employees. No incumbent contractors or current service providers are identified in the solicitation documentation. While specific contract values are not disclosed, this appears to be a firm fixed-price procurement for a single high-value laser system with comprehensive accessories and installation services. The system must be delivered and installed at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, where the Army Research Laboratory will conduct inspection and acceptance through authorized representatives. The nine-month delivery timeline following contract award suggests this is a complex procurement requiring significant manufacturing lead time for the specialized laser equipment.