Laser System
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- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
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- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
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Quick Summary
The Department of the Navy, specifically NAVSUP FLT LOG CTR NORFOLK, is soliciting quotes for a 448 nanometer (nm) Laser System. This is a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) purchase order set aside for Total Small Business concerns. The system is intended for the U.S. Naval Observatory's Clock Development Division. Quotes are due by May 07, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST.
Purpose & Scope
This solicitation aims to procure a 448 nm laser system to support the U.S. Naval Observatory's Clock Development Division. The system will be utilized in the development of a Sr lattice optical clock, which is crucial for improving the local realization of international coordinated time (UTC(USNO)).
Key technical requirements for the laser system include:
- Center Wavelength: 448.176 nm
- Tuning Range: >15 GHz mode-hop free
- Mode Characteristics: Single transverse and longitudinal mode with an instantaneous linewidth <200 kHz
- Optical Isolation: >35dB isolation provided by optical isolators
- Output Power: >20 mW after isolators
- Output Type: Free-space output
- Operation: Turnkey operation, including current, temperature, and piezo control
- Electronics: Servo control electronics and electronic inputs for external feedback for stabilization/modulation.
The system must be a "supply" as detailed in the attached specification sheet.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) purchase order.
- NAICS Code: 334516 (Small Business Size Standard: 1,000 employees).
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- Required Delivery Date: Not Later Than (NLT) 30 September 2026.
- Delivery Location: United States Naval Observatory, 3450 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC, USA.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Method: Responses must be submitted electronically via email to Keisha Gordon-Blair at keisha.o.gordon-blair.civ@us.navy.mil.
- Quote Content: Quotes shall include price(s), FOB destination, delivery date, country of origin, a point of contact (name and phone number), GSA contract number (if applicable), business size, and NET 30 payment terms. Additionally, quotes must include the Solicitation Number, Name/Address/Cage Code of Quoter, Quote validity (30 days), terms and conditions, and Lead Time.
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made based on the initial quote that is most advantageous to the Government, primarily considering price, but also technical compliance. Quotes must meet minimum specifications to be considered acceptable.
- Registration: Quoters must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database to be considered for award.
Key Dates
- Questions Due: May 05, 2026, 11:00 AM EST.
- Quotes Due: May 07, 2026, 11:00 AM EST.
- Published Date: May 01, 2026.