This request is an announcement for information/market research for planning purposes. This synopsis does not constitute a request for proposal, request for quote, invitation for bid nor does its issuance, in any way, restrict the Government as to its ultimate acquisition approach. The Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center/PZIA, Kirtland AFB, New Mexico is seeking potential sources to provide Brand Name or Equal products for Photosensitive Germanosilicate Fiber, and Passive Step Index Fiber. CLIN 1: 150 Meters; 10/125 Photosensitive Germanosilicate Fiber; Part# PS-PLMA-GSF-10/125 CLIN 2: 150 Meters; 10/125 Passive Step Index Fiber; Part# PMLA-GDF-10/125-M CLIN 3: 150 Meters; 20/400 Passive Step Index Fiber; Part# PMLA-GDF-20/400-M CLIN 4: 200 Meters; 20/400 Photosensitive Germanosilicate Fiber; Part# PM-PS-GDF-20/400 CLIN 5: Respooling Fee if necessary CLIN 6: Shipping General Requirements Common to CLIN 1, 2, 3, and 4: CLIN 1: 150 Meters Polarization maintaining 10/125 Photosensitive Germanosilicate Fiber Part # - FUD-4112 PS-PLMA-GSF-10/125 Characteristic Value Photosensitive fiber Yes Polarization maintaining Yes Maximum core attenuation at 1060 nm 20 dB/km Core NA 0.075 Birefirngence 0.0003 Core diameter 10-12 microns Clad diameter 124-126 microns Core/clad offset 0.5 Coating diameter 230-260 microns Prooftest level 100-120 kpsi Operating wavelength 1060 nm CLIN 2: 150 Meters 10/125 PM passive step index fiber Part number: PMLA-GDF-10/125-M Characteristic Value Polarization maintaining Yes Operating wavelength range 1060-1200 nm Core NA .075 ± 0.005 First cladding NA (5%) ≥ 0.46 Core attenuation ≤ 40.0 dB/km @ 1300 nm ≤ 20.0 dB/km @ 1200 nm Cladding attenuation ≤ 15.0 dB/km @ 1095 nm Birefringence nominal 3 × 10-4 Cladding diameter 125.0 ± 1.0 microns Core diameter 11.0 ± 1.0 microns Coating diameter 245.0 ± 10.0 microns Coating concentricity < 5.0 microns Core/clad offset ≤ 0.70 microns Clad non-circularity N/A Prooftest level ≥ 100 kpsi (0.7 GN/m2) CLIN 3: 150 Meters 20/400 PM passive step index fiber Part number: PMLA-GDF-20/400-M Characteristic Value Polarization maintaining Yes Operating wavelength range 1060-1200 nm Core NA .065 ± 0.005 First cladding NA (5%) ≥ 0.46 Core attenuation ≤ 50.0 dB/km @ 1300 nm ≤ 25.0 dB/km @ 1200 nm Cladding attenuation ≤ 15.0 dB/km @ 1095 nm Birefringence nominal 4 × 10-4 Cladding diameter 395.0 ± 10.0 microns Core diameter 20.0 ± 1.5 microns Coating diameter 550.0 ± 15.0 microns Core/clad offset ≤ 2.0 microns Clad non-circularity N/A Prooftest level ≥ 100 kpsi (0.7 GN/m2) CLIN 4: 200 Meters PM 20/400 Germanosilicate Fiber FUD-3304 PM -PS-GDF-20/400 Characteristic Value Photosensitive core Yes Polarization maintaining Yes Operating wavelength 1060-1200 nm Primary core NA .05-.07 Core diameter 18-22 microns Inner clad NA 0.46 Inner clad diameter 385-415 microns Outer clad type polymer Coating diameter 525-575 microns Minimum birefringence 0.0003-.00045 Prooftest level 100-120 kpsi Cladding attenudation at 1095 nm 0-15 dB/km Firms responding to this announcement shall include company name, DUNS number, cage code, point of contact, address and business size using NAICS Code 335921, Size Standard 1000 employees. Statement of Capabilities (SOCs), limited to 2 pages and shall demonstrate experience in providing or manufacturing of product or capability to provide products meeting the specifications listed. Statement of Capabilities may be submitted by facsimile at (505) 846-8925 Attn: Terry Mest or preferably via E-mail to:
[email protected]. Responses must be received no later than 7 Aug 2013 at 4:00 p.m. Mountain Standard Time. Identify your response with the corresponding program title: Sources Sought: Photosensitive Fiber