60 -- Tellurite Optical Fiber

Tellurite Optical Fiber The solicitation number is FA8601-06-T-0157. This is a SOLE SOURCE procurement and the purpose of this solicitation is for information only. Any responses are due by 12:00 NOON (Eastern Standard Time), Tuesday, 22 Aug 2006, to the point of contact identified at the end of this notice. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) and 6.302-1(a)(2)(iii). The proposed source is NP Phontonics Inc, Tucson, AZ The proposed contract is for the purchase of Tellurite Step-Index Fiber, No Rare Earth Dopants, 25 Micron Core, NA>0.2, Attenuation 0.18. Justification for the Sole Source: This research is an ongoing project investigating phase conjugation in optical fiber. Tellurite fiber has unique characteristics necessary for a greater nonlinear gain coefficient than standard silicate fiber and a lower loss than Chalocogenide fibers at the wave length required by AFIT. The Ytterbium-Doped Tellurite optical fiber reduces the effects if this loss. The unique characteristics of the Tellurite optical fiber(s) manufactured by NP Photonics are critical to the continuation of this AFIT research project. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations; however, any quotation received by the due date stated in this notice will be considered by the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the Government's discretion. The Government reserves the right not to make an award at all. There are no attachments to this announcement. Responses are due by 12:00 NOON (Eastern Standard Time), Tuesday, 22 Aug 2006 to: Mary Piper, 88 CONS/PKBB. Fax is 937-656-1412 (ATTN: Mary Piper). Email is Mary. [email protected]. Questions should be directed to Mary Piper at phone (937) 522-4557. All information regarding this acquisition will be posted on the World Wide Web at: http://www.pixs.wpafb.af.mil.