Optical Lenses

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION #:  N0017823Q6907

Submitted by: Garry Brust

NAICS Code:  327212

FSC/PSC Code:  6650

Anticipated Date to be published in SAM.gov:  8/3/2023
 

Anticipated Closing Date: 8/11/2023

Contracts POC Name:  Garry Brust

Telephone#:  540-742-8841

Email Address:  garry.d.brust.civ@us.navy.mil

Code and Description:   66 - Instruments and Laboratory Eqpt

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 N0017823Q6907is 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 SF18.  The SF18 form is being utilized to generate the applicable clauses from the Standard Procurement System. 

This requirement is not eligible for small business set-aside.

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) intends to award on a sole source basis to Nu-Tek Precision Optical Corp for the following manufactured products:  Part number 129139 Transform Len. Optical Lenses.  Nu-Tek Precision Optical Corp is located in Aberdeen, MD.

This requirement is for a custom cemented doublet optical assembly to support high energy laser characterization. The government does not have the equipment or expertise required to fabricate this lens assembly.  We estimate that developing such capability would require cost over $30,000,000.00 in equipment and a minimum of
7 years of 3 full-time equivalent engineers learning how to operate the equipment, and processes for lens fabrication.  Nu-Tek Precision Optical Corp. is the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and is the only manufacturer that meets the program requirements for the required optical system fabrication and testing.

Please include shipping/freight cost to Dahlgren, VA 22448-5114. 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 11 August 2023, no later than 5:00 p.m. EST with an anticipated award date by 15 September 2023.  Questions and responses regarding this synopsis/solicitation may be submitted by e-mail to garry.d.brust.civ@us.navy.mil  to the RFQ closing.  Please be sure to include Synopsis/Solicitation Number N0017823Q6907 in the subject line.

Attachments –

-SF18: Request for Quotations