SAM #N0017326QCM01

Naval Research Laboratory Solicitation for Specialty Fiber Optic Draw Tower System

The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), under the Department of the Navy, is soliciting quotes for a turnkey specialty fiber optic draw tower system to be delivered to its Washington, DC facility. - Government Buyer: - Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), Department of the Navy - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; equipment must be new and provided by an authorized dealer with OEM warranty - Products/Services Requested: - Specialty silica fiber optic draw tower system (1 unit) - Must include: resistive heated furnace (2300°C max), preform feed mechanism, dual fiber coating systems with UV curing, data logging, and software access with modification rights - System footprint: 1.2m x 1.2m x 9m - Must support various fiber types and diameters - Components and quantities: - Draw Tower Frame (1) - Preform Feed System (1) - Preform Pressure Control System (1) - Furnace & Control System (1) - Fiber Diameter Measurement System (1) - Belt/Caterpillar Capstan (1) - Coating Pressurization Control System (1) - Independent Acrylate Coating Applicator (2) - LED Curing System (2) - Coated Fiber Diameter Measurement System (1) - Tension Monitor (1) - Main Capstan with Tension Measurement (1) - Fiber Take-Up (1) - Capstan Control System (1) - System Application Documentation (1) - Project Manager & Installation Supervision (1) - Commissioning at Contractor's Site (1) - Software Access (1) - Packing and Shipping (1) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Software access must allow for future hardware additions and modifications - Equipment must be new, with OEM warranty, and supplied by an authorized dealer - Delivery required within 10 months of award - Potential ITAR restrictions may apply to software - Place of Performance/Delivery: - Naval Research Laboratory, 4555 Overlook Ave SW, Washington, DC 20375

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products prepared in accordance with FAR Subparts 12.2 and 13.2. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

Solicitation number N0017326QCM01 is issued as a RFQ for the procurement of a specialty fiber optic draw tower.

This acquisition is not set-aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.

For additional details on the submission of quotes and specifications, please see the attached Combined Synopsis/Solicitation N0017326QCM01 and Attachment 1 - Salient Characteristics. 

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