NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center, Wallops Flight Facility, Code 218, Wallops Island, VA 23337

58 -- LASER SYSTEM SOL 972-79949/712 DUE 082796 POC Billie R. Blackwell, Contract Specialist, 804-824-1431, billie.r.blackwell.1@gsfc.nasa.gov, Darlene B. Floyd, Contracti Officer, 804-824-1410, darlene.b.floyd.1@gsfc.nasa.gov. This is a notice of intent to issue Request for Quotation (RFQ) 972-79949/712 on a sole source basis in accordance with 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) ''Only One Responsible Source'' to Big Sky Laser, POB 8100, Bozeman, MT 59715-2001. Item 1 - one each mini laser system, p/n CFR 400, with SHG and THG, and shall meet the following specifications: Dual wavelength pulsed ND: YAG. Spectral wavelengths: 532 nm at greater than 125 mj -- pulse width (NSEC, FWHM) less than 10; 355 nm at greater than 60 mj -- pulse width (NSEC, FWHM) less than 8. Temporal - pulse repetition frequency: 10 hz. Spatial - divergence: less than 2 mrad, 86% energy content. Mechanical - laser head: size-- 3.3'' x 3.7'' x 12.7'' (weight-less than 10 lbs); electronics/ cooling: size--8.5'' x 11.5'' x 18'' (weight--less than 45 lbs.). Environmental - electronics/cooler: environmentally sealed; operating temperature: plus 10 deg. to plus 40 deg C; coolant type: distilled water; shock and vibration: portable -- transportation; maximum operating altitude: 10,000 ft. Electrical - prime power: 28vdc; power consumption: less than 25a. Item 2 - one year service contract to include a minimum of two preventative maintenance checks on laser system under item 1. Item 3 - two each flash lamps for item 1. Delivery to Wallops Island is required 90 days after award of a purchase order. The laser system will be used as a transmitter for the Wallops Airborne Oceanographic Lidar (AOL) System, which is flown onboard the NASA/WFF P3A aircraft. In order to meet the requirements of a smaller laser system to accommodate the aircraft, laser must have air cooling and a lower power requirement (28vdc), yet have sufficient laser pulse energy and repetition rate to assure good airborne results. It is anticipated that the RFQ resulting in a purchase order will be issued on or about August 27, 1996. Any firms desiring consideration are requested to fully identify their capability to supply these items within 15 days of the publication of this synopsis to GSFC/WFF and the individual listed above. Collect calls not accepted. See Numbered Note(s): 22. (0221)

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