SAM #N0018926QL120

Procurement of Blue Laser System for U.S. Naval Observatory

NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk is seeking a Blue Laser System for the U.S. Naval Observatory's Precise Time Department to support Sr lattice optical clock development. - Government Buyer: - Agency: U.S. Navy - Sub-agency: NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk - Office: Contracting Office - Product Requested: - Blue Laser System for repumping ultracold Sr atoms - Center wavelength: 448.176 nm - Mode-hop free tuning range: >15 GHz - Instantaneous linewidth: 20 mW after isolators - Optical isolators: >35 dB - Free-space output - Turnkey operation with current, temperature, and piezo control - Includes servo control electronics and electronic inputs for external feedback (frequency stabilization/modulation) - Quantity: 1 - Notable Requirements: - System must be turnkey and include all necessary control electronics - Delivery required to the United States Naval Observatory in Washington, DC - Delivery deadline: on or before September 30, 2026 - No specific OEMs or part numbers are specified, but the technical requirements are highly specialized - The procurement will result in a Firm-Fixed-Price purchase order - Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM)

Description

This is a solicitation for commercial supplies in accordance with the information in Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) Part 12 - "Acquisition of Commercial Items" as supplemented with the additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. This solicitation will be available for download on or about 29 April 2026 under Request for Quotation (RFQ) number N0018926QL120 at the following website: https://beta.sam.gov/ . 

This solicitation documents and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through RFO 23 April 2026 and DFARS Change Notice 20251110. It is the responsibility of the contractor to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The clauses may be accessed in full text at these addresses: https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul  and https://www.acquisition.gov/dfars . This acquisition will result in a Firm-Fixed-Price purchase order under NAICS 334516. The Small Business Size Standard is 1,000 employees.

Required delivery date: NLT than 30 Sept 2026.

Delivery Location:  

United States Naval Observatory

3450 Massachusetts Ave NW

Washington, DC USA

Responses should be submitted via email to Keisha Gordon-Blair at keisha.o.gordon-blair.civ@us.navy.mil .  Questions regarding this solicitation may be submitted to Mrs. Keisha Gordon-Blair at keisha.o.gordon-blair.civ@us.navy.mil no later than 11:00am EST, 05 May 2026. Quotes shall be submitted to Mrs. Keisha Gordon-Blair at keisha.o.gordon-blair.civ@us.navy.mil no later than 11:00am EST, 07 May 2026. Quote submissions received after the stated submission deadline may not be considered for award.

Please review the below attachments:

Attachment I – Solicitation N0018926FL120 with Applicable Clauses and Provisions

System for Award Management (SAM). Quoters must be registered in the SAM database to be considered for award. Registration is free and can be completed on-line at http://www.sam.gov. For assistance call 866-606-8220 or visit the Federal Service Desk website at http://www.fsd.gov.

All 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.

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