FTIR (Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy) Integrating Sphere and components system

-AMD-TC-RQ-26-01221, and the solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) on an Unrestricted basis. This acquisition is for a commercial item or service and is conducted under the authority of RFO Part 12--Acquisition of Commercial Items. A Fixed-Price type of Purchase Order contract is contemplated for any resulting contract entered into as a result of this solicitation. (iii) The solicitation document, including the SF1449 and incorporated provisions and clauses, is issued in accordance with the RFO update effective July 1, 2026. (iv) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334419, Other Electronic Component Manufacturing, with small business size standard of 750 employees. This solicitation is released unrestricted with no set-aside restriction applicable. Both small- and large- sized companies are invited to submit a quotation (v) Requirements: Please see the attached Statement of Work for further details. (vi) The provision at FAR 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998), applies to this acquisition. This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at these addresses: https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52 http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?tpl=/ecfrbrowse/Title48/48cfrv5_02.tpl (End of provision) The following provisions apply to this acquisition and are incorporated by reference: FAR 52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements-Representation FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors�Commercial Items FAR 52.240-90 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Representations and Certifications The clause at FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference, applies to this acquisition. This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at these addresses: https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?tpl=/ecfrbrowse/Title48/48cfrv5_02.tpl (End of clause) (vii) Instructions to Quoters. Responses to this solicitation must include clear and convincing evidence of the offeror�s capability of fulfilling the requirement as it relates to the technical evaluation criteria. Responses to this solicitation must include sufficient information to establish the interested parties� bona-fide capabilities of providing the product or service. Technical Response The Quoter shall detail its ability to meet each of the Specific Requirements in the Statement of Work. The Technical response shall include a narrative of the Quoter�s relevant technical capabilities and the proposed approach to executing the SOW. If subcontractors are used, the Quoter shall provide the names of the companies or organizations and their expected roles. The following items shall be included in the technical approach narrative: 1) Proposed methods to successfully complete the SOW requirements, 2) A summary of the relevant technical capabilities, personnel, fabrication tools, and proposed approach to achieve the scope requirements in the SOW, and 3) a list of prior experience and/or similar products that were supplied to customers in the past five years to evaluate experience. The Contractor shall address schedule requirements as well. Price Response The Contractor shall provide a Firm-Fixed-Price Quotation corresponding to the requirements identified in the attached SOW and the contract line-item numbering structure provided in this solicitation. Quotations shall be valid for 90 days after solicitation close. Quoters shall also include a proposed fixed price payment schedule based on requirement milestones/deliverables in relation to the specific requirements in the SOW. Quoters may propose alternate payment schedules. Shipping and Delivery cost must be included in the quotation either as a separate line item or contained in the total price of the quote. The total cost of shipping, which includes any potential tariff cost, must be included in the total fixed-price quoted amount and contain delivery terms for FOB-Destination only. The price quote shall include unit price, list price, shipping and handling costs, delivery days after contract award, delivery terms, prompt payment discount terms, F.O.B. Point (Destination), any product or catalog number(s), product description, and warranty or training considerations, if applicable, and any other information or factors that may be considered in the award decision. Such factors may include special features required for effective program performance, trade-in considerations, probable life of the item selected as compared with that of a comparable item, warranty considerations, maintenance availability, and environmental and energy efficiency considerations. The price quote shall include the CLIN/line-item Structure identified in the following: CLIN Description Total 0001 Completion of all requirements in the SOW (inclusive of FOB Destination Shipping) --- 0002 Other Transportation Related Charges (Not to Exceed) --- 0003 (option): Option for additional service and support, 1 year --- 0004 (option): Option for additional service and support, 1 year --- 0005 (option): Option for additional service and support, 1 year --- (viii) The provision at FAR clause 52.212-2, Evaluation � Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Please see the RFQ attachment - �FAR provisions� for a description of the evaluation criteria. (viii) The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following FAR clauses are applicable to this solicitation: 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights 52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements 52.204-19 Incorporation By Reference Of Representations And Certifications 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations 52.219-28, Post-award Small Business Program Rerepresentation 52.222-3, Convict Labor 52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons 52.225-1 Buy American-Supplies 52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving 52.223-23 Sustainable Products and Services 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-- System for Award Management 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations 52.233-3 Protest after Award 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Con