Description
The United States Air Force Academy (USAF) is soliciting a firm‑fixed‑price purchase order for one Quantel Q‑Smart 850 excitation laser to be used with its Edinburgh Instruments LP980 spectrometer. The laser must meet specific performance criteria (pulse energy, wavelength, repetition rate, etc.) and be delivered to the Academy’s Basic Sciences Division by 29 January 2027. The solicitation is an RFQ (FA700026Q0101) with a quote deadline of 14 September 2026. Offerors must submit a Buy‑American certificate and comply with DFARS clauses. No funding is currently available; award will occur once funds are appropriated.
• Item: Quantel Q‑Smart 850 Nd:YAG laser (one unit)
• Performance specs: ≥850 mJ @1064 nm, ≥430 mJ @532 nm, ≥230 mJ @355 nm, 10 Hz, 3‑6 ns pulses, 8‑10 mm beam, temperature‑stabilized harmonic modules, etc.
• Delivery location: HQ USAFA DF Division of Basic Sciences, 2354 Fairchild Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80840‑6208
• Quote submission: Email to [email protected] by 4:00 p.m. MDT 14 Sep 2026
• Mandatory Buy‑American‑FTA‑BOPP certificate required
• Questions due 10 Sep 2026 (email [email protected] and [email protected])
• No pre‑bid meeting or site visit required.