Optical preform analyzer & Optical fiber refractive index profiler systems
Agency: | DEPT OF DEFENSE |
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Level of Government: | Federal |
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Opps ID: | NBD00159228615284346 |
Posted Date: | Jun 21, 2023 |
Due Date: | Jun 27, 2023 |
Solicitation No: | N00173-23-R-RJ03 |
Source: | https://sam.gov/opp/3535e79763... |
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- Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Original)
- All Dates/Times are: (UTC-04:00) EASTERN STANDARD TIME, NEW YORK, USA
- Original Published Date: Jun 20, 2023 10:06 pm EDT
- Original Response Date: Jun 27, 2023 03:00 pm EDT
- Inactive Policy: Manual
- Original Inactive Date: Jun 28, 2023
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Initiative:
- None
- Original Set Aside:
- Product Service Code: AJ11 - General Science and Technology R&D Services; General science and technology; Basic Research
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NAICS Code:
- 541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
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Place of Performance:
Washington , DC 20375USA
The Naval Research Laboratory is searching for potential sources that are capable of meeting the requirement described in the below specifications for a quantity one (1) each: Optical preform analyzer system and Optical fiber refractive index profiler system.
- Optical preform analyzer system (Qty: 1)
The following is a list of the key technical characteristics of the preform optical fiber component fabrication system required by NRL:
- Vertical standing preform unit.
- Automated rotation of preform.
- Automated Z-axis translation of preform.
- Hands free operation for loading preform into system.
- Profiles at many angles along preform.
- Preform profiles acquired along entire length.
- Internal calibration.
- Ability to profile preforms that are of polarizing maintaining design.
- Ability to profile preforms that are of single mode and multimode design.
- Ability to profile preforms that are of microstructured design.
- Accuracy of refractive index of +/- 0.0002.
- Ability to profile preform sizes ranging from 10mm to 30mm.
- Preform index measurement repeatability of less than 00005.
- Repeatability for preform concentricity of less than 0.05 millimeters.
- Full installation and training of the system
2. Optical fiber refractive index profiler system (Qty: 1)
The following is a list of the key technical characteristics of the optical fiber component fabrication system required by NRL:
- Automated fiber location.
- High speed scanning.
- Traceable calibration.
- Refractive index repeatability of +/- 0.0002.
- Ability to profile optical fiber sizes ranging from 80 to 500 micrometers.
- Ability to profile fibers that are of polarizing maintaining design.
- Ability to profile fibers that are of single mode and multimode design.
- Ability to profile fibers that are of microstructured design.
- Repeatability for fiber core/clad concentricity of 0.25 micrometers.
- Repeatability of single mode fiber core non-circularity of 2.5%.
- Repeatability of single mode fiber cladding non-circularity of 0.3%.
- Repeatability of multi-mode fiber core non-circularity of 0.5%.
- Repeatability of multi-mode fiber cladding non-circularity of 0.3%.
- Repeatability of single mode fiber core diameter of 0.15 micrometers.
- Repeatability of multi-mode fiber core diameter of 0.2 micrometers.
- Repeatability of single mode fiber cladding diameter of 0.3 micrometers.
- Repeatability of multi-mode fiber cladding diameter of 0.3 micrometers.
- Geometry measurement algorithms for standard telecommunication grade
- single-mode fiber and standard telecommunication graded-index type multimode fibers are included as standard.
- Fast fiber data acquisition.
- Hardware and software for Data collection and analysis.
- Vibration table
The intent of this RFI/ Sources Sought is to:
- Determine if an adequate number of qualified, interested contractors capable of performing the work further described in the above specifications exist; and
- Determine if the contractor can meet the required specifications.
NRL asks that the interested parties, at a minimum, supply the following information:
- Name of Company and Point of Contact (POC)
- Business Size/Socioeconomic Categories
- Unique Entity ID (DUNS) and Cage Code
- Capabilities Statement relevant to the above technical specifications
- Any questions/suggestions related to the specifications
- Whether the proposed item would be considered a commercial item in accordance with FAR 2.101
- If the manufacturer of the component, please confirm if Authorized Resellers are available.
Responses should be no more than 15 pages, and should be emailed to the Contract Specialist at Richard.waterstreet@nrl.navy no later than 3:00pm on 27 June 2023.
NOTE: THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION. This is a Sources Sought Notice (SSN)/Request for Information (RFI) for planning purposes only, and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, nor will the Government pay for information solicited. Since this is a SSN/RFI, no evaluation letters and/or results will be issued to the respondents. The Government is not committed to awarding a contract or issuing a solicitation pursuant to this announcement. No solicitation package is available at this time.
- 4555 OVERLOOK AVE SW
- WASHINGTON , DC 20375-5328
- USA
- Richard Waterstreet
- richard.waterstreet@nrl.navy.mil
- Phone Number 2029231547
- Jun 20, 2023 10:06 pm EDTSources Sought (Original)
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