OPTICAL TABLE
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Navy, Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), located in Washington, DC, is seeking to purchase a Newport Corporation RS2000 Series Optical Table with Standard Isolators and Auto Leveling. This is a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Program Set-Aside procurement. Award will be made on a Lowest-Priced, Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis. Quotations are due January 23, 2026, at 07:00 AM Local Time.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for the procurement of specific brand-name items:
- One (1) Newport Corporation RS2000 Series Optical Table, 4 ft x 10 ft x 12 in., with 1/4-20 Holes.
- One (1) Set of four Newport Corporation S-2000 Series 23.5 in. tall standard isolators with automatic leveling. Both items are specified as "BRAND NAME ONLY" and must be new equipment, covered by the manufacturer's warranty. Vendors must be an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), an OEM authorized dealer, distributor, or reseller. DFARS 252.211-7003 (Item Identification and Valuation) is applicable, requiring DoD unique identification.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price (FFP)
- Set-Aside: Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Program Set-Aside (FAR 19.15)
- NAICS Code: 334516 (Size Standard: 1000 employees)
- PSC: 6640 (Laboratory Equipment And Supplies)
- Delivery Date: On or Before March 31, 2026
- FOB: Contractor Destination
- Quotation Due: January 23, 2026, 07:00 AM Local Time
- Published: January 20, 2026
Evaluation & Submission
Award will be made to the quoter offering the Lowest-Priced, Technically Acceptable (LPTA) solution. Quotations must be submitted via email to the Purchasing Agent, Richard Key (richard.a.key2.civ@us.navy.mil). Required quotation contents include:
- Signed/Dated Page 1 of SF 1449 RFQ
- Open Market or GSA Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) pricing
- Expiration date of quoted prices
- Contractor's Federal Tax I.D., CAGE code, and DUNS number
- Payment Terms (Net 30 unless stated otherwise)
- Company's published price list (if available)
- Estimated shipping and handling (if applicable)
Additional Notes
All interested companies must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) database (www.betasam.gov) when submitting a quote. Questions concerning the RFQ are due via email to the Purchasing Agent by the offer due date/time.