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Last Updated on 07 Apr 2009 at 8 AM
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Kirtland air force base New mexico

Development of technology of high optical quality gain elements based on LiF crystals with F2 color centers

Solicitation ID FA9451-09-C-0353
Posted Date 05 Mar 2009 at 9 PM
Archive Date 07 Apr 2009 at 5 AM
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Agency Department Of Defense
Location Kirtland air force base New mexico United states 87117

Department of the Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command, Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Directed Energy Contracting Directorate (RDKB), 2251 Maxwell Ave, Kirtland AFB, NM 87117-5773

DESC: Contracting Point of Contact: Barbara Steinbock, Contracting Officer, (505) 846-2246, Technical Point of Contact: Lt Col Leanne Henry, AFRL/RDLA, (505) 846-9302. The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), Phillips Research Site (PRS), Directed Energy Directorate (RD), Kirtland AFB, NM intends to award a sole source contract in accordance with FAR subpart 6.302-1 (a)(2)(iii) to the University of Alabama, Birmingham, AL. The objective of the proposed research is development of technology of high optical quality gain elements based on LiF crystals with F2 color centers (CC) and fabrication and characterization of LiF:F2 -CC experimental samples for diode pumped laser system for sodium-layer laser guide star applications. A contract will be issued to the University of Central Florida provided other sources cannot provide the services at more favorable terms. Reference Solicitation No. FA9451-09-C-0353. Respondents are required to provide a statement of capability containing pertinent and specific information addressing the following areas: 1. Experience: An outline of projects previously performed relevant to the subject areas. 2. Personnel: Name, professional qualifications and specific experience of scientific, engineering and program management personnel who might be assigned to work in the areas of the subject effort. 3. Facilities: Availability and description of special facilities required to perform in the technical areas under consideration. Responses are limited to 10 pages including program plan, resumes, attachments, diagrams, etc. Any responses not addressing all requirements will be rejected. Submit responses to Barbara Steinbock, AFRL/RDKB, 2251 Maxwell Ave. SE, Kirtland AFB NM 87117-5773 no later than fifteen (15) calendar days after the date of this announcement by 3:00pm, Mountain Daylight Savings Time (MDST). The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiated with only one source under authority of FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(iii). This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received within thirty (30) calendar days after the publication date of this announcement will be considered by the Government. The determination of the Government not to compete this proposed contract action based upon the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. This announcement under NAICS code 541712 is for small-business only. However, firms should indicate whether they are woman-owned, qualifying 8(a) businesses, certified HubZone small businesses, or historically black colleges, universities, and minority institutions (HBCU/MI). In order to receive a DoD contract, offerors must be registered in the DoD Central Contractor Registration (CCR) system. For more information and on-line registration with CCR, see http://www.ccr.dlis.dla.mil. An Ombudsman has been appointed to mediate concerns from offerors or potential offerors. Ms. Sue Hunter, AFRL/PK, 1864 4th Street, Ste 1, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH, 45433-7171, Phone 937.255.0432, Facsimile 937.255.5036, Email [email protected] or alternate Ms. Amy Smith, AFRL/PK, 1864 4th Street, Ste 1, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH, 45433-7171, Phone 937.255.0432, Facsimile 937.255.5036, Email [email protected] Potential offerors should first refer contracting concerns to the Contracting Officer, Barbara Steinbock at 505-846-2246 or Email [email protected].

 

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