Usafa Supercontinuum Laser Source

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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 Responses are due no later than 7:30 P.M. Mountain Daylight Time (MDT) on July 16, 2026. Responses must be submitted electronically via email to: Contracting Officer: Ms.Nathalieb Zepeda Email: Nathalieb.Zepeda@us.af.mil Disclaimer: This Sources Sought Notice is for informational and planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. The Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this notice. Respondents will not be notified of the results of any government assessments.

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