Optical Coating
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- N0017825Q6753
- Agency
-
Naval Sea Systems Command
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 333310 Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Dahlgren, Virginia, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) is seeking a sole-source contract with Optimax Systems, Inc. for specialized optical coating services for five custom glass wedges used in megawatt-class laser system testing. The solicitation, identified as N0017825Q6753, is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for commercial items under NAICS code 333310. Key contract requirements include TAA compliance and the provision of custom anti-reflection coatings for specific optical components. The evaluation will be conducted using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, with offerors required to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Critical dates include a quote submission deadline of May 7, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. EST, with an anticipated contract award date of June 15, 2025.
The contract is not set aside for small businesses and will be awarded directly to Optimax Systems, Inc. due to their exclusive coating capabilities and the time-sensitive nature of the project. The government will provide five Corning 7980 SiO2 cylindrical glass wedges with a total unit acquisition cost of $18,885.00. The place of performance is Dahlgren, VA 22485, with the contract utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures under FAR Part 13. The contract will be firm fixed-price, with the specific coatings being critical to avoid potential catastrophic damage during laser system testing. No alternative suppliers were identified, and qualifying other vendors would reportedly take more than four months, making the sole-source award to Optimax Systems, Inc. the most efficient procurement approach.
Notice text
COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION #: N0017825Q6753
Submitted by: Ashlee Wesley
NAICS Code: 333310
FSC/PSC Code: K093
Anticipated Date to be published in SAM.gov: 04/30/25
Anticipated Closing Date: 05/7/2025
Contracts POC Name: Ashlee Wesley
Telephone#: 540-742-8849
Email Address: ashlee.wesley@us.navy.mil
Code and Description: K093 Modification of Equipment- Nonmetallic Fabricated Materials
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in 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.
Synopsis/Solicitation N0017825Q6753 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The synopsis/solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Regulation as indicated in the attached SF1449. The SF1449 form is being utilized to generate the applicable clauses from the Standard Procurement System.
This requirement is not eligible for small business set-aside.
Material must be TAA compliant.
The Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) intends to award on a sole source basis to Optimax Systems, Inc for the following manufactured products: Part number LP Gas and Rental Tanks. Merrimac Petroleum, Inc is located in Long Beach, CA.
These specific coatings are required to avoid catastrophic damage in testing events with the megawatt class laser system. No other supplier has the custom coating associated to this specific part number, and qualifying other suppliers would take greater than 4 months. This estimate does not include the re-purchase process were the test to fail. This additional cost could not be recovered through full and open competition. The required service is exclusive to Optimax Systems, Inc.
Please include shipping/freight cost to Dahlgren, VA 22448. Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) will be utilized for award in accordance with FAR Part 13. The order shall be firm fixed price.
All responsible offerors must submit, with its offer, the representation required in paragraph (c) of FAR solicitation provision 52.212-3. Offerors must complete the following representations when the resulting contract is for supplies to be delivered or services to be performed in the United States or its outlying areas, or when the contracting officer has applied FAR Part 19. All offerors may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. The completion and submission to the Government of an offer shall indicate the Offeror’s unconditional agreement to the terms and conditions in this solicitation. Offers may be rejected if an exception to the terms or conditions set forth in this solicitation is taken.
At time of proposal submission please submit any historical data and published pricing. Award will be made based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable.
In order to be eligible for award, firms must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Offerors may obtain information on registration in SAM by calling 866-606-8220, or via the Internet at https://www.sam.gov.
Quote is due 7 May 2025, no later than 05:00 p.m. EST with an anticipated award date by 15 June 2025. Questions and responses regarding this synopsis/solicitation may be submitted by e-mail to ashlee.wesley@us.navy.mil to the RFQ closing. Please be sure to include Synopsis/Solicitation Number N0017825Q6753 in the subject line.
Attachments –
-SF1449: Solicitation for Commercial Items
-Specs
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| GFP Attachment Pre Stage ID 1010974.pdf | ||
| Solicitation - N0017825Q6753.pdf | ||
| Specs.docx | DOCX document |
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