USAFA - Quantel Q-Smart 850 Excitation Laser
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA700026Q0101
- Agency
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Air Force Academy
Headquarters Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Usaf Academy, Colorado 80840, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Air Force Academy seeks a firm-fixed-price purchase of one Quantel Q-smart 850 nanosecond Q-switched Nd:YAG excitation laser, with quotes due September 14, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Mountain Daylight Time. The procurement is a brand-name sole source under RFO 11.204(a)(2)(ii), justified by market research findings that only the Quantel system meets the Academy's technical requirements and compatibility specifications.
Place of performance is the Air Force Academy, Colorado, with delivery to HQ USAFA Division of Basic Sciences by January 29, 2027. The laser must deliver minimum pulse energies of 850 mJ at 1064 nm, 430 mJ at 532 nm, and 230 mJ at 355 nm; operate at 10 Hz pulse repetition rate with 3–6 nanosecond pulse durations; feature an 8–10 mm beam diameter; include detachable, temperature-stabilized harmonic generation modules for 532 and 355 nm wavelengths with automatic phase matching; and be compatible with an existing Edinburgh Instruments LP980 spectrometer. Additional requirements include a flashlamp with 100 million shot warranty, water-to-air cooling, 110 V power input, and inclusive shipping. Quoters must provide proof of manufacturer or authorized distributor status in the United States, with a bid-specific authorization letter from Quantel or the manufacturer acceptable.
Quoters must certify compliance with Buy American and Balance of Payments requirements per R-DFARS 252.225-7000 and 252.225-7001. Award criteria: lowest price technically acceptable. Quoters must maintain active SAM registration. NAICS code is 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing); PSC is 6650. Funds are not presently available; no award will be made until funding becomes available. The Government reserves the right to cancel before or after the closing date.
Notice text
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Update #2 · Latest ·
Amendment 1 - The purpose of this amendment is to:
- Replace R-DFARS 252.225-7035 and 252.225-7036 with R-DFARS 252.225-7000 and 252.225-7001 in the Solicitation document, FA700026Q0101.
- Update Attachment 3 with the correct Buy American-Balance of Payments Program Certificate.
- Add Attachment 4 - Questions_Answers_FA700026Q0101
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with (IAW) the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotes are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
The purpose of this solicitation is for a firm-fixed-price purchase order for the acquisition of a brand-name Quantel Q-smart 850 excitation laser meeting the necessary salient characteristics found in Attachment 1 – Salient Characteristics.
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 337127. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.
Notice to Offeror(s)/Supplier(s): Funds are not presently available for this effort. No award will be made under this solicitation until funds are available. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs.
It is USAFA’s preference/intent to acquire only domestic end products per the Buy American Statute (41 USC Chapter 83), except as provided in RFO 25.103. Foreign offers will be evaluated per R-DFARS 225.502 when comparing domestic and foreign offers. This requirement is for commercial items; therefore, the manufacturing country of origin will determine if the quoted product is foreign or domestic. The Buy American – Free Trade Agreements -- Balance of Payments Program Certificate (R-DFARS 252.225-7035), Attachment 3 – Buy American – FTA -- BOPP Program Certificate, must be completed and submitted with the quote.
DESCRIPTIVE LITERATURE. For the quote to be considered by the Government, it must meet the description specified. Include any applicable descriptive literature, such as illustrations, specification sheets, or product brochures that clearly identify that the quote meets the Government’s requirements.
INSTRUCTIONS TO QUOTERS
- See page 22 of the attached SF 1449 request for quote ("Solicitation - FA700026Q0101") for submission instructions. Please ensure you read and follow the instructions completely.
- Submit the required Buy American Certificate in Attachment 3.
- Evaluation Factors are located on page 23 of the attached SF 1449.
QUESTIONS:
Submit questions via email to evan.schwarzbart@us.af.mil and tammy.martin.6@us.af.mil no later than 9:00 a.m. Mountain Daylight Tiime (MDT) on September 10, 2026. Answers will be provided via solicitation amendment to this SAM.gov posting.
QUOTES - DUE DATE/TIME:
Quotes are due by 4:00 p.m. MDT on September 14, 2026 and must be emailed to tammy.martin.6@us.af.mil.
Note: .zip files are not an acceptable format for the Air Force Network. It is the vendor's responsibility to confirm receipt of quote.
Update #1 ·
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with (IAW) the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotes are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
The purpose of this solicitation is for a firm-fixed-price purchase order for the acquisition of a brand-name Quantel Q-smart 850 excitation laser meeting the necessary salient characteristics found in Attachment 1 – Salient Characteristics.
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 337127. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.
Notice to Offeror(s)/Supplier(s): Funds are not presently available for this effort. No award will be made under this solicitation until funds are available. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs.
It is USAFA’s preference/intent to acquire only domestic end products per the Buy American Statute (41 USC Chapter 83), except as provided in RFO 25.103. Foreign offers will be evaluated per R-DFARS 225.502 when comparing domestic and foreign offers. This requirement is for commercial items; therefore, the manufacturing country of origin will determine if the quoted product is foreign or domestic. The Buy American – Free Trade Agreements -- Balance of Payments Program Certificate (R-DFARS 252.225-7035), Attachment 3 – Buy American – FTA -- BOPP Program Certificate, must be completed and submitted with the quote.
DESCRIPTIVE LITERATURE. For the quote to be considered by the Government, it must meet the description specified. Include any applicable descriptive literature, such as illustrations, specification sheets, or product brochures that clearly identify that the quote meets the Government’s requirements.
INSTRUCTIONS TO QUOTERS
- See page 22 of the attached SF 1449 request for quote ("Solicitation - FA700026Q0101") for submission instructions. Please ensure you read and follow the instructions completely.
- Submit the required Buy American Certificate in Attachment 3.
- Evaluation Factors are located on page 23 of the attached SF 1449.
QUESTIONS:
Submit questions via email to evan.schwarzbart@us.af.mil and tammy.martin.6@us.af.mil no later than 9:00 a.m. Mountain Daylight Tiime (MDT) on September 10, 2026. Answers will be provided via solicitation amendment to this SAM.gov posting.
QUOTES - DUE DATE/TIME:
Quotes are due by 4:00 p.m. MDT on September 14, 2026 and must be emailed to tammy.martin.6@us.af.mil.
Note: .zip files are not an acceptable format for the Air Force Network. It is the vendor's responsibility to confirm receipt of quote.
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