This 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; proposals are being requested as per the Request for Proposal, SF 1449 and attached documents (Technical Requirements Document, Section L, and Section M). The NAICS Code for this synopsis/solicitation is 333314, Optical Instrument and Lens Manufacturing, Size Standard 500 employees. This is an "UNRESTRICTED" acquisition and is open to all business sizes. Solicitation FA9401-R-13-8001 is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP). This document incorporates provisions and clauses that are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-41 effective 13 May 2010. The Government may purchase up to five (5) integrated stand-alone kilo-watt class ytterbium doped fiber optic amplifier systems(s) or any quantity the government determines to be appropriate based on available funding. The Government intends to award up to five (5) contract line items: CLIN 1 Purchase of 1 individual Amplifier unit with acceptance located at Kirtland Air Force Base CLIN 2 Purchase of 1 individual Amplifier unit with acceptance located at Kirtland Air Force Base CLIN 3 Purchase of 1 individual Amplifier unit with acceptance located at Kirtland Air Force Base CLIN 4 Purchase of 1 individual Amplifier unit with acceptance located at Kirtland Air Force Base CLIN 5 Purchase of 1 individual Amplifier unit with acceptance located at Kirtland Air Force Base DESIRED DELIVERY DATE: six (6) months After Date of Contract FOB: DESTINATION. Inspection and acceptance: DESTINATION. The vendor will provide a test plan and equipment list to complete the on-site performance verification for KPPs 1-9 from Technical Requirements Document, Attachment 1 of Request for Proposal, during on-site acceptance tests at Kirtland Air Force Base upon delivery of order. All payments are to be paid via the Internet through the Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) system. WAWF may be accessed at https://wawf.eb.mil. WAWF training may be accessed online at http://www.wawftraining.com. Payment information may be accessed using the DFAS website at https:www.dfas.mil. Your purchase order/contract number or invoice will be required to inquire status of your payment. All Request for Proposals are due no later than 28 Jan 2013, Friday, at 16:00 PM MST (Mountain Standard Time). Proposals must be E-mailed to
[email protected]. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Be advised that all interested parties must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) Database in order to receive an award. If you are not registered you may request an application at (888) 227-2423 or through the CCR website at http://www.ccr.gov. Contracting Office Address: 8500 Gibson Blvd SE Bldg 20202 Kirtland AFB, New Mexico 87117-5606 United States