USAFA Ti Sapphire Laser Pump
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA700025Q0059
- Agency
-
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 United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) is seeking to procure a single Ti Sapphire Laser Pump through the 10th Contracting Squadron via a firm fixed-price contract. The solicitation, identified as FA700025Q0059, requires a commercial laser pump product with specific technical specifications, including an output power of at least 18 W, laser linewidth less than 1 MHz, and precise performance parameters. Vendors must be registered in the System of Award Management (SAM) and complete the Buy American Certificate, with quotes to be submitted by email to Kenneth Jackson and Nicole Cibula by May 30, 2025, at 2:00 PM Mountain Daylight Time. The government will evaluate quotes based on best value, considering price, technical capabilities, and past performance. Quotes must remain valid through September 30, 2025, and include descriptive literature demonstrating compliance with the salient characteristics outlined in the solicitation.
The procurement is not set aside for any specific business category and is classified under NAICS Code 334516 for Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing with a size standard of 1,000 employees. The place of performance is the Air Force Academy in Colorado (80840), with delivery specified as F.O.B. Destination and all shipping costs to be factored into the unit price. While a specific award value is not explicitly stated, the solicitation is for one Ti Sapphire Laser Pump to be used with an M2Laser Ti:S laser system. Importantly, the government has noted that funds are currently unavailable, and no award will be made until funding is secured. The procurement includes comprehensive provisions and clauses, including requirements for Buy American compliance, small business representations, and specific Department of Air Force contracting standards.
Notice text
3 versions
Update #3 · Latest ·
An amended Q&A was posted on 23 May 2025, please see attached.
A Q&A was posted on 22 May 2025, please see attached.
The response due date has been extended to 30 May 2025.
The 10th Contracting Squadron at the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) intends to award one firm fixed price contract for a Ti Sapphire Laser Pump in accordance with (IAW) the Salient Characteristics in Attachment 1 - Salient Characteristics Ti Sapphire Laser Pump. See attached FA700025Q0059 Combined Synopsis Solicitation for specific instructions.
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial product prepared IAW the format in Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.
The Government reserves the right to cancel this RFQ, either before or after the closing date. The Government bears no legal liability for the costs associated with preparing a quote.
***Notice to Vendor(s)/Supplier(s): Funds are not presently available for this effort. No award will be made under this RFQ until funds are available.***
Quote must be valid through 30 September 2025.
Update #2 ·
A Q&A was posted on 22 May 2025, please see attached.
The response due date has been extended to 30 May 2025.
The 10th Contracting Squadron at the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) intends to award one firm fixed price contract for a Ti Sapphire Laser Pump in accordance with (IAW) the Salient Characteristics in Attachment 1 - Salient Characteristics Ti Sapphire Laser Pump. See attached FA700025Q0059 Combined Synopsis Solicitation for specific instructions.
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial product prepared IAW the format in Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.
The Government reserves the right to cancel this RFQ, either before or after the closing date. The Government bears no legal liability for the costs associated with preparing a quote.
***Notice to Vendor(s)/Supplier(s): Funds are not presently available for this effort. No award will be made under this RFQ until funds are available.***
Quote must be valid through 30 September 2025.
Update #1 ·
The 10th Contracting Squadron at the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) intends to award one firm fixed price contract for a Ti Sapphire Laser Pump in accordance with (IAW) the Salient Characteristics in Attachment 1 - Salient Characteristics Ti Sapphire Laser Pump. See attached FA700025Q0059 Combined Synopsis Solicitation for specific instructions.
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial product prepared IAW the format in Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.
The Government reserves the right to cancel this RFQ, either before or after the closing date. The Government bears no legal liability for the costs associated with preparing a quote.
***Notice to Vendor(s)/Supplier(s): Funds are not presently available for this effort. No award will be made under this RFQ until funds are available.***
Quote must be valid through 30 September 2025.
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