SAM #N0016726Q1097

NSWC Carderock Division Procurement of Coherent Laser Measurement Modules and Replacement Lasers

This opportunity from the Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) seeks Coherent laser measurement modules and related equipment for mission-critical applications. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Navy, Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) - Contracting office located at 9500 MacArthur Boulevard, Bethesda, MD - Code 02 and Contract Specialist Michael Bonaiuto are involved - OEMs and Vendors: - Coherent Inc. (sole source manufacturer; brand name required) - Products Requested: - Genesis MX488-1000 SLM OPS Laser-Diode System (Qty: 1) - Genesis MX514-1000 SLM OPS Laser-Diode System (Qty: 1) - Continuous Wave Single Longitudinal Mode Laser (Qty: 2) - 210 Watt Thermoelectric Chiller (Qty: 1) - International Trade Surcharge - LSM (Qty: 1) - Unique Requirements: - Brand name only: Coherent equipment is required due to compatibility with existing Laser Doppler Velocimetry (LDV) systems - Mission-essential replacements for BBG(X) Resistance and Powering LDV Propulsor Inflow Measurements at David Taylor Model Basin - Total small business set-aside; NAICS code 334513 - Delivery and inspection at NSWCCD facility; standard government delivery restrictions apply - Sole source justification to avoid costly system modifications and delays - Place of Performance and Delivery: - NSWCCD, 9500 MacArthur Boulevard, Bethesda, MD - David Taylor Model Basin (DTMB), Carriage 2 - Estimated Contract Value: - Likely range: $100,000 to $250,000, based on similar laser system procurements - Competing Products: - Comparable laser systems from Newport Corporation, Thorlabs, and MKS Instruments (not accepted for this procurement due to compatibility requirements) - Period of Performance: - Delivery requested by end of August; standard government operating hours and holidays apply

Description

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) has a requirement for a Coherent laser measurement modules.  The NAICS code is 334513 and the business size is 750 employees.

The proposed purchase order is being solicited as a total small business set-aside, on a brand name basis.  The proposed action is for Coherent laser measurement tools, for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with compliant products pursuant to FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(ii).  The basis for restricting competition is for the following reasons: Coherent equipment is the only compatible material, with no valid alternatives.  The NSWCCD intends to award a firm fixed-price purchase order using Simplified Acquisition Procedures.

Interested parties may identify their interest to this requirement by submitting a quotes and capability statements no later than 12:00 Noon, 03 June 2026.  Questions must be submitted before 12:00 Noon, 27 May 2026.  Answers will be publicized in an amendment to the solicitation.

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