The Air Force Research Laboratory Information Directorate, Rome NY 13441 intends to solicit and negotiate a sole source purchase order under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 with Newlight Photonics, Inc., 264 Westmoreland Avenue, Toronto, ON M6H 3A5, for 6 customized, optically-contacted crystal stacks made from barium borate (BBO) and bismuth borate (BiBO). This order also includes BBO, BiBO, and quartz compensating crystals required for the operation of the paired crystal stacks. Newlight Photonics, Inc. is the only known source that is capable of making the crystal stacks optically-contacted with no air gaps between the pieces. No other source currently has the capabilities to produce this item due to the precision tolerances required for optical contacting, as well as the limited design rights. Though this notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations, information received within seven (7) days after the publication of the solicitation will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed purchase order based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. The NAICS code is 333314.

 

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