Notice of Intent to Sole Source Photon Doppler Velocimetry

Solicitation #:

W91ZLK-24-Q-0013 Procurement Type:

Special Notice Title: Procurement of Photon Doppler Velocimetry Technology Refresh NAICS Code: 334519 - Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing Is this a Recovery and Reinvestment Act Action?

No Response Date: 26 March 2024 at 10:00 AM Eastern Primary Point of Contact:

Tiffany D White, Contract Specialist Description: This is a notice of intent to award a sole source contract pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulation FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures for Commercial Items. The ACC-APG Tenant Contracting Division, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD intends to award a Firm-Fixed Price sole source contract to Quantifi Photonics USA, Inc. (Cage Code 8SME2, Small Business) The U.S. Army Contracting Command (ACC), Tenant Division, Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), 6472 Integrity Court, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland 21005 has a requirement to procure the following:

Photon Doppler Velocimetry Technical Specifications/ Requirements: The United States Army Aberdeen Testing Center (ATC) requires the Photon Doppler Velocimetry (PDV). It is a one-dimensional Fourier transform analysis of a heterodyne laser interferometry, used in the shock physics community to measure velocities in dynamic experiments with high temporal precision. A PDV capability provides distance, velocity and acceleration measurements in a non-intrusive/destructive way that is essential for upcoming high priority U.S. Army ballistics tests. Quantity: 8 Each

• Quantifi Photonics Model: DOPPLER-1001-1-FAPXIE Quantity: 4 Each

• Quantifi Photonics Model: PASSIVE-1016-1-FAPXIE. WDM bi-direction MUX/DEMUX. FC/APC connectors. • Quantifi Photonics Model: LASER-1054-4-FAPXIE. 4 X C-Band tunable laser(s). Very High O/P power, with Whisper Mode FC/APC connectors. Quantity: 1 Each

• Quantifi Photonics Model: CONTROLLERUPGRADE-8821-001. PXIe Controller Module. • Quantifi Photonics Model: NI-IEC POWERCORDAC. Power Cord, AC, U.S., 120 VAC, 2.3 meters. • Quantifi Photonics Model: NI-PXIE-1084. NI PXIe-1084, 18-slot PXIe chassis, 1 slot for controller, 17 slots available for modules. • Quantifi Photonics Model: NI-PXIE-8821. NI PXIe-8821 Controller. • Quantifi Photonics Model: O2E-1101-2-FA-PXIE. 2 x AC- coupled Photoreceivers. 950 - 1650nm. 25GHz. 900 V/W. SMF fiber. FC/APC connectors.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for this requirement is 334519. Posting date of this requirement is 18 March 2024. A determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement no later than 26 March 2024 at 10:00 AM Eastern Time.

Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition will be advantageous to the Government. This is not a Request for Quote. This is a written notice to inform the public of the Government's intent to award on a sole source basis the required services. Any questions regarding this notice must be submitted to Tiffany D White, Contract Specialist, tiffany.d.white23.civ@army.mil NLT 22 March 2024 10:00 AM Eastern Time. TELEPHONE REQUEST CANNOT BE HONORED.