SINGLE SOURCE INTENT - USAFA Precision Linear Translation Stage

FEDBIZOPS NOTICE OF INTENT FOR SINGLE SOURCE:

The 10 CONS/PKC Office at the US Air Force Academy received a Single Source justification for an ultra-precision linear translation stage. The government has determined through market research that Newport Experience Solutions is the sole provide for this ultra-precision linear translation stage. This procurement is for the acquisition of a single source commercial item using simplified procedures in accordance with FAR Part 13.

The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) number is 334519, Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing. The business size standard is 500 employees.

Ultra-precision linear translation stage must include or be capable of the following:

- Travel range 210mm

- Centered load capacity 300 N

- Maximum continuous force 37N

- Minimum incremental linear motion 0.001 µm

- On-axis accuracy ±1.5 µm

- Bi-directional repeatability ±0.04 µm

- Uni-direction repeatability 0.05 µm

- Maximum speed 300 mm/s

- Compliance in roll 0.5 wad/N·m

- Compliance in yaw 1.0 µrad/N·m

- Compliance in pitch 2.0 µrad/N·m

- Pitch ±50 µrad

- Yaw ±50 µrad

- Straightness, flatness ±l.50 µm

- Thread type M4 and M6

- Approximate size 14"x 7"x 3"

This request is issued for the USAF Academy Dean of Faculty.

Only one responsible source is known. Newport Experience Solutions.

This synopsis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation for bids or proposals. DO NOT submit a bid/quote at this time.

Any offerors believing they can provide the required ultra-precision linear translation stage with all of the features and functions of the requirement described above may provide evidence for consideration. Evidence must support the offeror's claim they can provide this maintenance. All qualified sources may submit a response, which if timely received, will be considered by this agency. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether a competitive procurement can be conducted. A determination not to compete this proposed procurement based on response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Responses must be received NLT 12:00 p.m. Mountain Daylight Time (MDT) on 12 September 2018. Responses received after this will be considered late IAW FAR 52.212-1(f) and will not be considered.

The Government does not intend to pay for any information provided under this announcement. Contractors must have a current registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) at http://sam.gov/.

The Government intends to award a Firm Fixed Price contract processed IAW FAR 12 and 13. The closing date of this synopsis is 12:00 pm, Mountain Daylight Time (MDT) on 12 September 2018. Questions should be addressed to the Primary POC Susan Hashemi at susan.hashemi@us.af.mil or Leila Bussey at leila.bussey@us.af.mil.

OMBUDSMAN (JUN 2016)

(a) An ombudsman has been appointed to hear and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. When requested, the ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The existence of the ombudsman does not affect the authority of the program manager, contracting officer, or source selection official. Further, the ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals, the source selection process, or the adjudication of protests or formal contract disputes. The ombudsman may refer the interested party to another official who can resolve the concern.
(b) Before consulting with an ombudsman, interested parties must first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the contracting officer for resolution. Consulting an ombudsman does not alter or postpone the timelines for any other processes (e.g., agency level bid protests, GAO bid protests, requests for debriefings, employee-employer actions, contests of OMB Circular A-76 competition performance decisions).
(c) If resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, the interested party may contact the ombudsman,

Mr. James Anderson

8110 Industrial Drive, Ste 103

USAFA, CO 80840

Telephone number 719-333-2074

FAX 719-333-9018

email: james.anderson.72@us.af.mil

Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the Center/MAJCOM/DRU/SMC ombudsman level, may be brought by the interested party for further consideration to the Air Force ombudsman, Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary (ADAS) (Contracting), SAF/AQC, 1060 Air Force Pentagon, Washington DC 20330-1060, phone number (571) 256-2395, facsimile number (571) 256-2431.

(d) The ombudsman has no authority to render a decision that binds the agency.

(e) Do not contact the ombudsman to request copies of the solicitation, verify offer due date, or clarify technical requirements. Such inquiries shall be directed to the Contracting Officer.

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