TerraWatt (TW) Laser Control System

Added: Dec 01, 2016 1:29 pm

NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE

This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive proposals. This is not a solicitation or request for offers. No solicitation package is available and telephone requests will not be honored. Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) intends to award a sole source purchase order to Continuum Electro Optics, Inc of San Jose, CA to furnish: TerraWatt (TW) Laser Control System to be installed on a 50 TW Amplifier

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Terawatts Laser Control System:
Set of optical components, embedded detectors, SelectPulse signal synchronization device, breadboard and cover. System alignment and installation included.

The fully automated alignment and beam delivery system will be installed by Continuum on the main laser amplifier unit built by Continuum. Both the automated alignment system and 50TW amplifier must be fully compatible in order to operate properly.

The most critical and unique feature of the fully automated alignment and beam delivery system is remote operation of the laser. That includes remote alignment, remote monitoring, and fast response computer control of the laser environment. The major necessity for these features is safety of the laser operator that can control the 50 TW laser beam remotely.

The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 334510 with the size standard of 1,250 Employees. The Federal Supply Code (FSC) / Product Service Code (PSC) procurement is 6032.

This purchase will be made utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with:
• Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13.106-1(b) for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold of $150,000.

Interested parties may identify their interests and capability to respond to this requirement within fifteen (15) calendar days of the publication of this notice. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed purchase order based upon response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. No reimbursement for any cost connected with providing capability information will be provided.

The point of contact is: Patricia Willis, email: patricia.willis@nrl.navy.mil.

Please reference this Notice of Intent number on your correspondence and in the "Subject" line of your email.

This notice will close on: December 16, 2016 at 5:00pm, local time, Washington D.C.