Deformable Mirror for ALEPH Laser

Colorado State University (CSU) is seeking a deformable mirror system for the ALEPH Laser Upgrade through a Documented Quote (DQ-2024-123-GS) solicitation located in Larimer County. The specific procurement requires one Deformable Mirror Assembly with an ILAO Star 200-52 configuration featuring 52 actuators, accompanying optics software, and labor for establishing initial wavefront correction. Technical specifications mandate a laser correction diameter of 90-120mm, high laser-induced damage threshold dielectric coating, correction capabilities up to the 8th radial Zernike order, and closed-loop correction functionality. The solicitation was published on January 2, 2025, with responses due on January 14, 2025, at 2:00 PM Mountain Time through the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System/BidNet. Responses must include comprehensive pricing inclusive of all fees, taxes, and shipping, with delivery quoted as DAP to Colorado State University. The estimated award notification date is January 21, 2025, and no mandatory site visit is required for potential vendors.

The procurement emphasizes diverse business participation through CSU's Supplier Inclusion Program and allows potential cooperative purchasing via organizations like E&I, Omnia, Vizient, and BuyBoard. Vendors are encouraged to self-certify their business classification, which can include categories such as veteran-owned, women-owned, disadvantaged business, HUBZone small business, and other socioeconomic designations. The solicitation is a federally funded project subject to Federal Uniform Guidance, potentially requiring detailed cost breakdowns and compliance with technology accessibility guidelines. Vendors must provide a minimum of $1,000,000 in comprehensive general liability insurance and comply with federal and state legal requirements. Payment terms are standard Net 30, with an option for expedited Net 5 payment using a commercial credit card system. While no specific budget range was explicitly stated, the technical complexity of the deformable mirror system suggests a potentially substantial procurement value for this specialized scientific equipment.