Phillips Laboratory/PKO, Directorate of Contracting, Operational Contracting Division, 2000 Wyoming Blvd SE, Kirtland AFB, NM 87117

66 -- LASERS SOL F29650-98-QS040 DUE 010598 POC Karen Ralston, Contract Specialist, 505/846-4571; Vivian Jaramillo, Contracting Officer, 505/846-4925 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is F2965098QS040, and it is being issued as an unrestricted request for quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-2. The contract line item numbers (CLINS) and their descriptions are as follows: CLIN 0001 -- ELPM-20/01/20 Erbium Fiber Laser, Qty 1, Center Wavelength of 1550 nm (+/- 5 nm), Pulsewidth of < 2 ns, Peak Output Power of > 18 kW, Beam Quality of M Squared < 1.3 and a Repetition Rate of Variable 10-20 kHz CLIN 0002 -- PYL-20P Ytterbium Fiber Laser, Qty 1, Center Wavelength of 1067.35 nm (+/- 0.5 nm), Bandwidth of < 1 nm, Output Power of > 18 W,Beam Quality of M Squared < 1.1, and Linear Polarization (better than 20:1 extinction) CLIN 0003 -- PYL-20P Ytterbium Fiber Laser, Qty 1, Center Wavelength of 1047.0 nm (+/- 0.5 nm), Bandwidth of < .01 nm, Output Power of > 18 W, Beam Quality of M Squared < 1.1, and Linear Polarization (better than 20:1 extinction) CLIN 0004 -- PYL-20P Ytterbium Fiber Laser, Qty 1, Center Wavelength of 1064.14 nm (+/- 0.5 nm), Bandwidth of < 1 nm, Output Power of > 18 W, Beam Quality of M Squared < 1.1, and Linear Polarization (better than 20:1 extinction) CLIN 0005 -- YLD-1000BC 1 Watt Single Frequency Ytterbium Fiber Laser, Qty 1, Center Wavelength of 1064.5 nm (+/- 0.5 nm), Bandwidth of < 50 kHz, Output Power of >800mW, Beam Quality of M Squared < 1.05, and Linear Polarization (better than 20:1 extinction) CLIN 0006 -- 110 Volt AC Power Supply, Qty 3 Quotes must include the quantity specified above, unit price, and total price. Supplier must deliver items within 100 days of contract award. Delivery will be made to Air Force Research Laboratory/Phillips Research Site/TO Receiving, 4600 Randolph, Bldg 1010W, Kirtland AFB, NM 87117-6008. The FOB Point is destination. Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (JUNE 1997), applies to this acquisition. DOD FAR SUP 252.211-7003, Brand Name or Equal (DEC 1991), is incorporated by reference with excerpt as follows: (D) unless the offeror clearly indicates in the offer that the product being offered is an "equal" product, the contracting officer will consider the offer as offering a brand name product as referenced in the solicitation. (End of excerpt) Technical literature must be submitted for the product(s) offered as an equal in order for the government to perform a technical evaluation. No further request will be made to obtain this information, and failure to submit the literature may result in your quote being eliminated from consideration for award. Award will be made to the quoter who quotes the best valueto the Government. Quotes must meet all specifications identified, but quotes which exceed stated minimum technical specifications will be rated more favorably. The Government will not, however, pay an unreasonable amount for additional technical capability and will compare the additional technical capability to any additional price to determine best value. Since the Government is interested in obtaining the best value, award may not go to the lowest overall price if sufficient additional technical capability is determined to justify a higher price. Conversely, notwithstanding that technical capability is more important than price, should quotes appear technically equal, price will become the determining factor in the award. Quoters must include completed copies of the clauses 52.212-3 (JAN 1997) and 252.212-7000 (NOV 1995), Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items with their offer. Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (MAY 1997), applies to this acquisition. Clauses 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (AUG 1996), and 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (JUL 1997), apply to this acquisition. The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) applies to this acquisition and the DO rating is C9E. Quotes are due in the Commodities Branch Office of the Air Force Research Laboratory, Phillips Research Site, Operational Contracting Division at 2000 Wyoming Blvd SE, Kirtland AFB, NM 87117-5606 no later than 5 Jan 1998, 3:00 P.M. MST. Failure to submit your quote by this time shall result in the rejection of your quote. Quotes may be mailed or delivered to the address above or faxed to 505-846-8924. Quotes should be put to the attention of Karen Ralston or Vivian Jaramillo. For assistance interpreting CBD announcements, please see the CBD Reader's Guide. (0349)

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