Opportunity
SAM #366855(AG)
SLAC Solicitation for Custom Linear Diamond Gratings (CVD Diamond Substrates)
Buyer
SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory
Posted
August 03, 2026
Respond By
August 13, 2026
Identifier
366855(AG)
NAICS
333310, 334419, 335991, 334413
SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, managed by Stanford University for the Department of Energy (DOE), is soliciting U.S. domestic sources for the fabrication of specialized linear diamond gratings. - Government Buyer: - SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory (DOE) - Products/Services Requested: - Two substrates, each with two linear diamond gratings: - Substrate 1: 980 nm pitch, duty cycles of 30% and 40%, grating depth 3.5 μm - Substrate 2: 2000 nm pitch, duty cycles of 30% and 40%, grating depth 5 μm - Both substrates: single crystal CVD diamond plates, ~100 μm thick, ~10 x 10 mm frame area - Optional enhanced depth items for each substrate (subject to fabrication feasibility) - Notable Requirements: - Gratings must be fabricated to SLAC's provided design and CAD specifications - Technical compliance, price quotation, and certification required - U.S. domestic sourcing is mandatory - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the notice - Procurement governed by SLAC's Terms and Conditions for Fixed Price Commercial Supplies and Services
Description
SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is operated by Stanford University for the Department of Energy. As a management and operating contractor, subcontracts awarded by the Laboratory are not Federal procurements, and are not directly subject to the Federal Acquisition Regulations in 48 CFR. Nonetheless, certain Federal laws, Executive Orders, and regulations may affect our DOE approved purchasing system, as required by statute, regulation, or contract terms and conditions.
SLAC has a requirement for a U.S. domestic end item source of the following:
Qty:1, Linear diamond gratings, substrate 1
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<p>Two gratings on one substrate with one pitch and two duty cycles:</p>
<ul>
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<p>Pitch: 980 nm</p>
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<p>Duty cycle grating 1: 30%</p>
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<li>
<p>Duty cycle grating 2: 40%</p>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
<p>Guaranteed grating depth: 3.5 µm</p>
</li>
<li>
<p>Higher grating depths may be targeted subject to fabrication feasibility and are covered by the optional enhanced depth item below.</p>
</li>
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<p>Each grating has an area of ~2 mm x 1 mm</p>
</li>
<li>
<p>Location according to communicated SLAC design.</p>
</li>
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<p>Orientation of grooves is parallel to 1 mm edge of the grating.</p>
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<li>
<p>Orientation engraving according to communicated SLAC CAD.</p>
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<li>
<p>Substrate Specifications:</p>
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<p>Frame Area: ~10 x 10 mm</p>
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<li>
<p>Material: single crystal CVD Diamond plate</p>
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<li>
<p>Chip Thickness: ~100 µm</p>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
<p>Qty: 1, Linear diamond gratings, substrate 2</p>
<ul>
<li>
<p>Two gratings on one substrate with one pitch and two duty cycles:</p>
<ul>
<li>
<p>Pitch: 2000 nm</p>
</li>
<li>
<p>Duty cycle grating 1: 30%</p>
</li>
<li>
<p>Duty cycle grating 2: 40%</p>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
<p>Guaranteed grating depth: 5 µm</p>
</li>
<li>
<p>Higher grating depths may be targeted subject to fabrication feasibility and are covered by the optional enhanced depth item below.</p>
</li>
<li>
<p>Each grating has an area of ~2 mm x 1 mm</p>
</li>
<li>
<p>Location according to communicated SLAC design.</p>
</li>
<li>
<p>Orientation of grooves is parallel to 1 mm edge of the grating.</p>
</li>
<li>
<p>Orientation engraving according to communicated SLAC CAD.</p>
</li>
<li>
<p>Substrate Specifications:</p>
<ul>
<li>
<p>Frame Area: ~10 x 10 mm</p>
</li>
<li>
<p>Material: single crystal CVD Diamond plate</p>
</li>
<li>
<p>Chip Thickness: ~100 µm</p>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
<p>Option #1: enhanced depth item for substrate 1, 980 nm pitch</p>
</li>
<li>
<p>Option #2: enhanced depth item for substrate 2, 2000 nm pitch</p>
</li>
The award will be made based upon the attached Lowest Price Technically Acceptable method. Evaluation Factors are attached as Simplified Acquisition Source Selection Plan and Evaluation form, Gratings for XPP-HE project.
Marking of Proprietary/Confidential Information. Offerors shall properly mark and identify with a restrictive legend or information markings on pages of the proposal that contain Proprietary/confidential information.
For Offeror to be eligible for a subcontract award with the University and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Offeror shall be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM). Entities may register at no cost directly at the SAM website: https://www.sam.gov.
The resulting purchase order shall be performed in accordance with SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory's Terms and Conditions for Fixed Price Commercial Supplies and Services dated August 2023 & Supplemental Rider dated August 2026.
NOTE: The following documents are attached in this solicitation.
Simplified Acquisition Source Selection Plan and Evaluation form Buy American Act Certificate Terms & Conditions for Fixed Price Commercial Supplies and Services, August 2023 Terms & Conditions, Supplemental Rider, August 2026
Please provide quoted price, delivery, technical compliance statement and certification to the attention of Angela Garcia.
Payment Terms: Net 30 days
Freight terms: FOB Destination Prepaid and Add