Specimen Surface Laser Marking Device-Forest Products Laboratory
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 12444526Q0066
- Agency
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Forest Service
Department of Agriculture
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 333517 Machine Tool Manufacturing
- PSC
- 6640 Laboratory Equipment And Supplies
- Place of performance
- Madison, Wisconsin 53726, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The USDA Forest Service seeks a 3-axis, air-cooled, 7W UV laser marking device (355 nm) for specimen surface patterning at its Forest Products Laboratory in Madison, Wisconsin, with quotes due August 7 at 9:00 AM EST. This is a sole-source noncompetitive procurement under FAR 13.501(a) to Keyence Corporation of America (UEI: L66VDJVM3VP6), though other responsible sources may submit quotes.
The device must deliver high-contrast, cold marking on wood and cellulose-based materials with +/-20 mm automatic contour tracking, 30 mm spot size, 10 mm repeatability, and IP64-rated sealed housing. A YVO4 solid-state laser engine at 355 nm wavelength with exactly 7W continuous-wave or pulsed output power is mandatory. The marking area must accommodate at least 120 × 120 mm with automatic focus and 0.5 mm contour detection resolution for nonplanar surfaces. The system must be air-cooled and require no crystal shifting capability. Delivery is required by August 30, 2026, FOB Destination to Madison, Wisconsin.
The estimated contract value is $85,265 for FY26, with potential maintenance and support costs of $10,000 over ten years. NAICS code is 333517 (Machine Tool Manufacturing); PSC is 6640 (Laboratory Equipment and Supplies). Competition is restricted because Keyence's proprietary, non-destructive crystal method and automated dynamic focus are uniquely demonstrated in scientific literature for high-resolution cellulose patterning. Market research confirmed no viable GSA schedule alternative without cost premium and feature gaps.
Quotations must include a Certificate of Conformance per FAR 52.246-15, demonstrate OEM traceability, and use firm-fixed pricing held for 90 days. Electronic invoicing via the Invoice Processing Platform (FAR 52.232-33) is mandatory. Submit to Michael.Wheelock@usda.gov. Award goes to the responsible offeror whose conforming proposal represents best value, evaluated on technical approach, price fairness and reasonableness, and past performance (acceptable/neutral rating).
Notice text
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products per FAR Subpart 12.6, citing FAC 2026-01. The USDA Forest Service intends to award a sole-source order to Keyence Corporation of America (UEI: L66VDJVM3VP6) under FAR 13.501(a). While this is a sole source, other responsible sources may submit quotes.
Requirement:
The requirement is for a 3-axis, air-cooled, 7W UV laser marking device (355 nm) for high-contrast, cold patterning on wood with +/-20 mm automatic contour tracking and IP64-rated, 30 μm spot size capability.
Key Terms & Submission:
- Delivery: Forest Products Laboratory, Madison, WI
- Invoicing: MANDATORY electronic invoicing via IPP.gov (FAR 52.232-33).
- Deadline: Email quotes to Michael.Wheelock@usda.gov by 08/07/2026 at 09:00A.M. EST. Late Quotations will note be accepted.
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