SAM #N0017326Q5280

NRL Solicitation for Newport/MKS Optical Components for Ultrafast Experiments

The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), part of the Department of the Navy, is soliciting quotations for specialized optical and opto-mechanical components to support ultrafast pump-probe experiments. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Navy, Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, DC - OEM Highlight: - All products are specified as brand name only from Newport Corporation (MKS Instruments) - Products Requested: - 14 distinct line items, including: - Delay Line Power Supply (DL-PS), qty 1 - Delay Line Stage and Controller (DL225), qty 1 - Broadband Hollow Retroreflector (UBBR1-1S), qty 10 - Clamping Forks (PS-F-1.0, PS-F-0.5), qty 10 each - Mirror Mounts (SN100C-F2K), qty 6 - Laser Beam Dumps (PL15), qty 6 - Microscope Objective Mount (MH-2PM), qty 1 - Optical Chopper Base (3502-BASE), qty 6 - Mirrors (10B20EAG.1), qty 5 - Kinematic Flip Bases (PS-KF), qty 5 - Iris Diaphragm (ID-1.0), qty 1 - Fiber-Optic Photoreceiver (154400-B-50), qty 1 - Wheel Assembly (90082457), qty 1 - Unique Requirements: - Brand name only: Newport Corp/MKS Instruments - No remanufactured or gray market items permitted - All items must be new and covered by the manufacturer's warranty - Vendors must be OEM or OEM-authorized dealers/distributors, with documentation - All software licensing, warranty, and service must comply with OEM terms - Delivery: - All items must be delivered to NRL in Washington, DC by the specified deadline - Intended Use: - Components are for ultrafast pump-probe experimental setups

Description

SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

This is a solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, "Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items," as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the solicitation; quotations are being requested, and a written solicitation document will be issued.

This solicitation is a Request for Quotations (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC)  2026-01 Effective: 03/17/2026

This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside in accordance with FAR 12-201-1 on a Firm-Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) basis.

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334516, with a small business size standard of 1000.

The associated Federal Supply Code (FSC) / Product Service Code (PSC) procurement is 6640.

The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), located in Washington, DC, is seeking to purchase Optical Parts.

All interested companies shall provide quotations for the following:

X See SF 1449 attachment

Supplies: BRAND NAME ONLY

Software/Hardware/Services: 

This procurement is for new equipment ONLY, unless otherwise specifically stated.  No remanufactured or "gray market" items are acceptable. All equipment must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty.

• Vendor shall be an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), an OEM authorized dealer, an authorized distributor, or an authorized reseller for the proposed equipment/system such that OEM warranty and service are provided and maintained by the OEM. All software licensing, warranty, and service associated with the equipment/system shall be in accordance with the OEM terms and conditions

• Offerors are required to submit documentation from the manufacturer stating that they are an authorized distributor for the specific items being procured.

FOB DESTINATION IS THE PREFERRED METHOD

Estimated Delivery Time: __________________

For FOB ORGIN, please provide the following information:

FOB Shipping Point: _______________________

Estimated Shipping Charge: _________________

Dimensions of Package(s): ____________________

Shipping Weight: __________________________

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS:

All Quoters shall submit 1 (one) copy of their technical and price quote with a signed/dated page 1 of attached SF1449.

Include your company DUNS Number and Cage Code on your quote.

All quotations shall be sent via e-mail.

GOVERNMENT POINT OF CONTACT

Purchasing Agent Name: Richard Key

Tel: 202-875-9213

Email: richard.a.key2.civ@us.navy.mil

Please reference this combined synopsis/solicitation number on your correspondence and in the "Subject" line of your email.

ALL QUESTIONS REGARDING THE SOLICITATION SHALL BE SUBMITTED VIA EMAIL.

The government intends to award a purchase order as a result of this combined synopsis/solicitation that will include the terms and conditions set forth herein.  Award may be made without discussions or negotiations, therefore prospective contractors should have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) database (www.sam.gov) in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 4.1102 and Part 52.204-7 when submitting a response to this solicitation.

The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:  BRAND NAME ONLY

Terms and Conditions. To facilitate the award process, all quotes must include a statement regarding the terms and conditions herein as follows:

"The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document without modification, deletion, or addition."

OR

"The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document with the exception, deletion, or addition of the following:"

Exceptions. Quoter shall list exception(s) and rationale for the exception(s).

Submission shall be received not later than the response date listed above. Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f). E-mailed submissions are accepted and are the preferred

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