SAM #FA700026Q0101

Procurement of Quantel Q-Smart 850 Excitation Laser System for USAFA

The U.S. Air Force Academy is seeking to procure a brand-name Quantel Q-Smart 850 nanosecond Q-switched Nd:YAG laser system for its Division of Basic Sciences. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Air Force Academy, 10 CONS/PKB office - HQ USAFA DF Division of Basic Sciences - OEM Highlight: - Quantel is the sole specified manufacturer - Product Requested: - Quantel Q-Smart 850 nanosecond Q-switched Nd:YAG laser system - Quantity: 1 unit - No part number provided - Must be compatible with Edinburgh Instruments LP980 spectrometer - Technical requirements: - Pulse energies: 850 mJ at 1064 nm, 430 mJ at 532 nm, 230 mJ at 355 nm - Pulse repetition rate: 10 Hz - Pulse durations: 3-6 ns - Beam diameter: 8-10 mm - Detachable temperature stabilized harmonic generation modules - Wavelength separation optics and beam dump - Beam attenuator - Flashlamp with 100 million shots warranty and two sets of replacements - Water-to-air cooling - 110 V power requirement - Shipping included - Unique Requirements: - Must meet Buy American Statute compliance - Vendors must submit Buy American--FTA--BOPP Program Certificate - Descriptive literature (spec sheets, brochures) required to demonstrate compliance - Sole-source justification based on compatibility and technical needs - No award until funds are available; solicitation may be cancelled at any time - Delivery is expected to HQ USAFA DF Division of Basic Sciences - No service line items or option years specified

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with (IAW) the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotes are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

The purpose of this solicitation is for a firm-fixed-price purchase order for the acquisition of a brand-name Quantel Q-smart 850 excitation laser meeting the necessary salient characteristics found in Attachment 1 – Salient Characteristics. 

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 337127. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.

Notice to Offeror(s)/Supplier(s): Funds are not presently available for this effort. No award will be made under this solicitation until funds are available. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs.

It is USAFA’s preference/intent to acquire only domestic end products per the Buy American Statute (41 USC Chapter 83), except as provided in RFO 25.103. Foreign offers will be evaluated per R-DFARS 225.502 when comparing domestic and foreign offers. This requirement is for commercial items; therefore, the manufacturing country of origin will determine if the quoted product is foreign or domestic. The Buy American – Free Trade Agreements -- Balance of Payments Program Certificate (R-DFARS 252.225-7035), Attachment 3 – Buy American – FTA -- BOPP Program Certificate, must be completed and submitted with the quote.

DESCRIPTIVE LITERATURE. For the quote to be considered by the Government, it must meet the description specified. Include any applicable descriptive literature, such as illustrations, specification sheets, or product brochures that clearly identify that the quote meets the Government’s requirements. 

INSTRUCTIONS TO QUOTERS

See page 22 of the attached SF 1449 request for quote ("Solicitation - FA700026Q0101") for submission instructions. Please ensure you read and follow the instructions completely. Submit the required Buy American Certificate in Attachment 3. Evaluation Factors are located on page 23 of the attached SF 1449.

QUESTIONS: Submit questions via email to evan.schwarzbart@us.af.mil and tammy.martin.6@us.af.mil no later than 9:00 a.m. Mountain Daylight Tiime (MDT) on September 10, 2026. Answers will be provided via solicitation amendment to this SAM.gov posting.

QUOTES - DUE DATE/TIME: Quotes are due by 4:00 p.m. MDT on September 14, 2026 and must be emailed to tammy.martin.6@us.af.mil. Note: .zip files are not an acceptable format for the Air Force Network. It is the vendor's responsibility to confirm receipt of quote.

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