Sources Sought for diamond materials to be used in quantum sensing using implanted defects (Nitrogen-Vacancy centers)
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- Solicitation number
- W911QX24Q0177
- Agency
- ACC Aberdeen Proving Ground Army Contracting Command, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 327999 All Other Miscellaneous Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing
- PSC
- 6850 Miscellaneous Chemical Specialties
- Place of performance
- Adelphi, Maryland 20783, United States
- Points of contact
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- Michelle Mattingly michelle.r.mattingly.civ@army.mil (520) 691-5923
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Army Materiel Command, Army Contracting Command Aberdeen Proving Ground has issued a Sources Sought notice to identify qualified sources, including small businesses, to provide diamond materials with specific specifications for use in quantum sensing applications. The government is seeking one 10x10x0.5 mm diamond plate with a 1 micron nitrogen-vacancy layer and 3 nm polish, three 7x7x0.5 mm diamond plates with a 1 micron NV layer and 3 nm polish, and two 7x7x0.5 mm diamond plates with a 1 micron NV layer and 5 nm polish. Interested parties must respond with details on their ability to meet the requirements, business classification, and any small business designations, as well as past experience. Responses are due by June 6, 2024.
This is an unrestricted procurement, with no set-aside designations. The government has not provided any details on potential incumbent contractors or award values. The estimated delivery timeframe for the diamond materials is 10 weeks from the contract award.
Notice text
See attached Sources Sought Document.
A. Objective:
To find sources that are qualified to meet the supplies/services as listed in section B. Note that the specific requirements in section B are subject to change prior to the release of any solicitation.
B. Salient Characteristics for diamond materials
- Quantity one (1) 10x10x0.5 millimeters (mm) diamond plate with one (1) micron nitrogen-vacancy (NV) layer and three (3) nanometer (nm) polish.
- Quantity three (3) 7x7x0.5mm diamond plate with one (1) micron NV layer and three (3) nm polish.
- Quantity two (2) 7x7x0.5mm diamond plate with one (1) micron NV layer and five (5) nm polish.
C. Responses:
All interested parties should notify this office in writing, mail, fax, or e-mail within the posted date. Responses shall include:
- To what extent each of the specifications can be met.
- Include your type of business (i.e. commercial, academia), whether your organization is classified as a large or small business based on the 750 employees standard that accompanies NAICS code 327999. If a small business, you must also list any small disadvantaged status you hold [HUBZone, 8(a), Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Women Owned Small Business (WOSB), Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB), etc.].
- Past experience/ performance through the description of completed projects.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Sources Sought.doc | DOC document |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Intent to Sole Source for quantity six (6) quantum grade diamond plate samples with one (1) micron nitrogen-vacancy (NV) layers and varying nanometer (nm) polish | Solicitation | |
| Sources Sought for diamond materials to be used in quantum sensing using implanted defects (Nitrogen-Vacancy centers) | Pre-Solicitation |
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