Type II periodically poled Potassium Titanyl Phosphate (ppKTP) crystals

The purpose of this synopsis is to provide notice of Naval Information Warfare Center
(NIWC) Atlantic's intent to award a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) purchase order on a
noncompetitive basis to Raicol Crystals, LTD to procure crystals and the supporting
accessories to generate entangled photons via spontaneous parametric down
conversion. The Government intends to negotiate solely with Raicol Crystals, LTD under
the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b). Only one responsible source and no other supplies or
services will satisfy agency requirements. The NAICS Code is 334419 and the Small
Business Size Standard is 750 (number of employees).

This notice is not a request for competitive quotes; however, any responsible source
believing that it can fulfill the requirement may submit a capability statement, proposal,
or quotation. Responses to the pre-solicitation notice can be submitted via the NAVWAR
E-Commerce website at NAVWAR E-Commerce Central (navy.mil) by 18 July 2023. All
responses received by 18 July 2023 will be considered by the Government for the
purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination
by the Government not to compete the proposed purchase order based upon responses
to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.

All responding vendors must be registered to the System for Award Management (SAM).
Information can be found at https://www.sam.gov. Complete SAM registration means a
registered Unique Entity ID and CAGE.

Questions concerning this notice should be directed to Miriam Johnson at
miriam.e.johnson4.civ@us.navy.mil.