Notice of Intent to Sole Source - UV Laser Marking Device

<p>The US Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory intends to negotiate a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract award with Keyence Corporation of America for a 3-Axis UV Laser Marking System.<!--TgQPHd||[]--></p>

<p>The Forest Biopolymers Science and Engineering Research Work Unit (RWU4707) at FPL conducts research on the multiscale material characterization of wood and wood products. Wood and cellulose-based materials are highly heterogeneous complex materials that require full-field deformation measurements to properly characterize the mechanical behavior for use in various forest products markets. The most effective methods for full-field metrology utilize imaging of patterned surfaces. A UV laser marking device enables high contrast &ldquo;cold marking&rdquo; of specimen surfaces at high resolution while minimizing thermal damage.<!--TgQPHd||[]--></p>

<p>The Government intends to acquire this equipment under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b), soliciting from a single source. Keyence Corporation of America is the only known manufacturer capable of providing a 355 nm UV marking laser with an integrated 3-axis controller capable of automatic non-planar contour detection and a dynamic focus depth of field of at least +/-20 mm, which is required to prevent thermal and mechanical degradation of heterogeneous wood specimens during characterization.<!--TgQPHd||[]--></p>

<p>This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. However, interested parties who believe they can fully satisfy the technical requirements may submit a capability statement. All capability statements received within 15 days of this posting will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.<!--TgQPHd||[]--></p>

Point of Contact

• Jordan Wheelock — Michael.Wheelock@usda.gov
• Nicole Scott — nicole.scott@usda.gov

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