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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This requirement is a 100% small business set-aside. The NAICS Code for this synopsis/solicitation is 541712, Size Standard 500 employees. Solicitation/Purchase Request number F2KBAD2061A001 is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). This document incorporates provisions and clauses that are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-57 effective 02 Apr 2012. The Government intends to award four contract line item numbers for Optigrate Reflection Volume Bragg Gratings. See attached listing for complete requirement listing. Please provide a BRAND NAME OR EQUAL quote for the CLINs listed. If an "or equal" quote is submitted, the quote will be sent to the technical advisor for compatibility and verification. ANY OFFEROR PROVIDING AN "OR EQUAL" PRODUCT SHALL DESCRIBE THOROUGHLY HOW THEIR PRODUCT MEETS ALL THE REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS LISTED. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL MAKE THAT OFFEROR NON-RESPONSIVE AND WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR AWARD. FOB: DESTINATION Inspection and Acceptance: DESTINATION Desired Delivery Date: 7 weeks ARO The following provisions and clauses apply to this procurement: FAR 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items FAR 52.212-3 Alt I, Offeror Representations and Certification-Commercial Items (all offerors shall include a completed copy of this provision with their proposal) FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items. [in paragraphs (b) and (c) the following clauses apply: 52.219-28, 52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.223-18, 52.225-1, 52.225-13, 52.232-33, 52.239-1] FAR 52.215-1, Instructions to Offerors - Competitive Acquisitions FAR 52.219-1 Alt I, Small Business Program Representations FAR 52.225-25, Prohibition on Engaging in Sanctioned Activities Relating to Iran - Certification FAR 52.232-1, Payments FAR 52.233-1, Disputes FAR 52.233-3, Protest After Award FAR 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim FAR 52.249-1, Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price)(Short Form) DFAR 252.204-7000, Disclosure of Information DFAR 252.204-7003, Control of Government Personnel Work Product DFAR 252.204-7004 Alt A, Central Contractor Registration DFAR 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items. [in paragraph(s) (a) and (b) the following clause(s) apply 252.203-7000, 252.225-7036, 252.232-7003, 252.247-7023 Alt III] DFAR 252.216-7000, Economic Price Adjustment - Basic Steel, Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, or Copper Mill Products DFAR 252.223-7004, Drug-Free Work Force DFAR 252.223-7008, Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium DFAR 252.225-7002, Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors DFAR 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments DFAR 252.242-7006, Accounting System Administration DFAR 252.243-7001, Pricing of Contract Modification AFFARS 5352.201-9101, Ombudsmen The following full text provisions and clauses apply to this procurement: FAR 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998). This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): http://farsite.hill.af.mil FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998). This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): http://farsite.hill.af.mil In accordance with the FAR 13.106-1(a)(2) offerors are notified that award will be made on the basis of lowest price technically acceptable. Offeror will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 13.106-2. 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 offers are due no later than 12 Apr 2012, 12:00 noon, Mountain Daylight Time. Offers may be mailed to AFNWC/PKOA, ATTN: Sonja Marsh, 2000 Wyoming Blvd. SE, Bldg 20604, Kirtland AFB, NM 87117, emailed (preferred) to
[email protected], or faxed to (505) 846-7692 ATTN: Sonja Marsh 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 (334) 206-7828 or through the CCR website at http://www.ccr.gov. Requirements Listing CLIN 0001 - Reflection volume Bragg gratings Amount: 2 EACH Manufacturer Name: Optigrate Inc. Part number: RBG-1178-9X Characteristic Value Central wavelength 1178 nm +/- .5 nm at 22C in air Diffraction efficiency > 99% Grating thickness 3.5 +/- 1 mm Spectral selectivity FWHM < .8 nm Grating aperture 8 mm x 10 mm (clear aperture 85%) Grating tilt < 1.5 degrees Surface quality, scratch-dig 40/20 CLIN 0002 - Reflection volume Bragg gratings Amount: 2 EACH Manufacturer Name: Optigrate Inc. Part number: RBG-1178-9X Characteristic Value Central wavelength 1178 nm +/- .5 nm at 22C in air Diffraction efficiency 98 +/- 1 percent Grating thickness 3.5 +/- 1 mm Spectral selectivity FWHM < .8 nm Grating aperture 8 mm x 10 mm (clear aperture 85%) Grating tilt < 1.5 degrees Surface quality, scratch-dig 40/20 CLIN 0003 - Reflection volume Bragg gratings Amount: 2 EACH Manufacturer Name: Optigrate Inc. Part number: RBG-1178-9X Characteristic Value Central wavelength 1178 nm +/- .5 nm at 22C in air Diffraction efficiency 96 +/- 2 percent Grating thickness 3.5 +/- 1 mm Spectral selectivity FWHM < .8 nm Grating aperture 8 mm x 10 mm (clear aperture 85%) Grating tilt < 1.5 degrees Surface quality, scratch-dig 40/20 CLIN 0004 - Broadband antireflection coating on all six gratings Amount: 1 EACH for all six gratings in CLINs 0001, 0002 and 0003 Manufacturer Name: Optigrate Inc. Part number: ARC Characteristic Value Bandwidth Broad band antireflection coating Reflectivity < .4% per surface at low power