Supercontinuum Laser Source

This is a Sources Sough Notice only. This is not a request for proposal (RFP), request for quotation (RFQ), or an invitation for bids (IFB) and does not constitute a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. 1.

BACKGROUND The 10th Contracting Squadron at the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) is conducting market research to identify capable sources to provide a Supercontinuum Laser Source. This equipment will support the USAFA Physics Department and the Laser and Optics Research Center (LORC), enabling cadets majoring or minoring in Physics to conduct wavelength-agile modulation phenomenology research. 2. SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS / MINIMUM

REQUIREMENTS At a minimum, the interested Vendor must demonstrate their capability of supplying a Supercontinuum Laser Source that meets or exceeds the following salient characteristics/specifications: Total Average Output Power: ≥ 30 W Wavelength Spectral Range: 400 - 2400 nm Average Spectral Power Density: > 16 mW/nm (across the full Spectral Range) Repetition Rate: ≥ 1 MHz Average Power Stability: < 0.5 % RMS (Standard Deviation) Output Isolation: Included Control: Computer Control Interface Warranty Delivery: Shipping must be included to the USAF Academy, CO 80840. 3. CAPABILITY STATEMENT SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS Interested parties that possess the capabilities to meet the above

requirements are invited to submit a Capability Statement. The Capability Statement must include the following information: Company Profile: Company Name Address

Point of Contact (Name, Title, Phone, Email) CAGE Code and UEI Number SAM Registration Expiration Date 2. Business Size/Socioeconomic Status: Identify your business size under NAICS 334516 (e.g., Large Business, Small Business, 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB) 3. Technical Capability: A brief description of your company's ability to provide a Supercontinuum Laser Source that meets or exceeds all the salient characteristics listed in Section 2. Please include product spec sheets or brochures if available. 4. Delivery/Lead Time: Estimated delivery time after receipt of an order. 5. Existing Contracts: Provide contract numbers for any existing government-wide acquisition contracts (GWACs), GSA Multiple Award Schedules (MAS), or other contract vehicles your company currently holds that include this product. 4. DEADLINE AND

POINT OF CONTACT