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58 -- SINGLE FREQUENCY ND:YV04 LASER SOL 1-074-DFO.1382 DUE 012999 POC Artistine Lethcoe-Reid, Purchasing Agent, Phone (757)-864-2432, Fax (757) 864-9774, Email A.LETHCOE-REID@larc.nasa.gov -- James W. Cresawn, Contracting Officer, Phone (757)-864-2500, Fax (757) 864-7898, Email J.W.CRESAWN@larc.nasa.gov WEB: Click here for the latest information about this notice, http://nais.nasa.gov/EPS/LaRC/date.html#1-074-DFO.1382. E-MAIL: Artistine Lethcoe-Reid, A.LETHCOE-REID@larc.nasa.gov. This notice is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared 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. This procurement is being conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). DFO.1382 Item 1 shall be a Diode-pumped, Single Frequency, Frequency-doubled Nd:YVO4 laser. The laser shall meet the following performance and system specifications: Performance Specifications: A. The laser must produce up to 5 Watts Continuous Wave (CW) output power at 532 nm B. The laser output power must be continuously variable from 0.5 (or lower) to 5.0 Watts with 0.05 W or better resolution C. Emission must be single frequency: linewidth must be less than 5 MHz Full Width at Half Maximum (FWHM) for at least 50 msec duration D. The laser must have less than 0.02% rms amplitude noise (10 Hz to 1 GHz bandwidth) E. Output power stability shall be better than +/- 1%, measured over a minimum two hour duration F. Output beam must maintain a gaussian, TEM00 spatial intensity distribution G. Output beam diameter must be nominally 2 +/- 0.5 mm H. Output beam divergence must be nominally 0.5 mrad (full angle, measured at FWHM) I. Output beam must be linearly polarized having at least a 100:1 polarization ratio J. Pointing stability shall be less than 5 microradians per degree Celsius K. System warmup time to achieve optimal lasing conditions shall not exceed 10 minutes for day-to-day operation L. The LBO frequency doubling crystal must be automatically temperature tuned to peak system efficiency as the system ages System Specifications: A. The laser head must be hermetically sealed to prevent dust/debris from entering the optical cavity. This specification is required for safety and protection of the laser optics. The laser will be used in wind tunnels, which is an inherently dirty environment. B. The lasersystem should not require time consuming adjustment or "tweaking" from day to day to achieve optimal performance C. The diode bars pumping the laser Nd:YVO4 gain media must be aluminum free to ensure maximized laser lifetime and optimal emission properties D. The diode bars pumping the laser Nd:YVO4 gain media must be field replaceable E. The laser power supply must be rack mountable on a standard 19-inch laboratory rack F. All variable laser operating parameters must be adjustable via power supply front panel controls G. The laser power supply must have a backlit display panel for displaying/setting laser operating conditions in dark environments H. The laser power supply must be RS-232 computer controllable, such that all laser operating parameters can be read/set using a PC-compatible computer I. The laser head must be connected to the power supply with an umbilical cord at least 10 feet in length. J. The laser system must operate on 110 VAC line power only, so it can be operated from a normal wall plug K. The laser head and power supply must not require any external cooling for normal operation at room temperature the system must be completely air cooled. L. The laser system shall have a switch closure safety interlock independent of the 110 VAC line power required by the laser power supply M. The laser system shall be delivered with operating manuals and all cabling required for normal operation The provisions and clauses in the RFQ are those in effect through FAC 97-09. The SIC code and the small business size standard for this procurement are 3825 and 500, respectively. All qualified responsible business sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency. Delivery to Langley Research Center is required within 30 days ARO. Delivery shall be FOB Destination. The DPAS rating for this procurement is DO-C9. Quotations for the items(s) described above may be mailed or faxed to the identified point of contact by the date/time specified and include, solicitation number, FOB destination to this Center, proposed delivery schedule, discount/payment terms, warranty duration (if applicable), taxpayer identification number (TIN), identification of any special commercial terms, and be signed by an authorized company representative. Quoters are encouraged to use the Standard Form 1449, Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items form found at URL: http://procure.arc.nasa.gov/Acq/Standard_Forms/Index.html to submit a quotation. Quoters shall provide the information required by FAR 52.212-1. Please note that payments are to be made by electronic funds transfer, accordingly, you must provide the mandatory information for electronic funds transfer with your representations and certifications. Failure to provide this information may delay or prevent the receipt of payments through the Automated Clearinghouse Payment System. If the end product(s) quoted is other than domestic end product(s) as defined in the clause entitled "Buy American Act -- Supplies," the quoter shall so state and shall list the country of origin. Representations and Certifications required by FAR 52.2l2-3 may be obtained via the internet at URL: http://ec.msfc.nasa.gov/msfc/pub/reps_certs/sats/ FAR 52.212-4 is applicable. FAR 52.212-5 is applicable and the following identified clauses are incorporated by reference. 52.213-3, 52.214-34, 52.214-35, 52.222-3, 52.233-3, 52.222-26, 52.222.35 and 52.225-18, 52.225-21, 52.225-21. Questions regarding this acquisition must be submitted in writing no later than January 21, 1999. Selection and award will be made (on an aggregate basis) to the lowest priced, technically acceptable quoter. Technical acceptability will be determined by information submitted by the quoter providing a description in sufficient detail to show that the product quoted meets the Government's requirement. 1852.215-84 Ombudsman (Oct 1996) [LaRC: Belinda Adams, Direct inquiries to Sandra S. Ray (757) 864-2428: NASA: Deputy Administrator for Procurement, (202) 358-2090. It is the quoter's responsibility to monitor this site for the release of amendments (if any). Potential quoters will be responsible for downloading their own copy of this combination synopsis/solicitation and amendments (if any). Posted 01/14/99 (D-SN288222). (0014)

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