Department of Energy · SLAC Natl Accel Lab -DOE Contractor
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Solicitation details
Solicitation number
SLAC_367539_CVD
Notice type
Solicitation
NAICS
3333
Product service code
AJ12
Set-aside
Unrestricted
Posted
2026-08-13
Response deadline
Aug 20, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC
Place of performance
Menlo Park, CA
Contracting contact
kcoh@slac.stanford.edu
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SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is operated by Stanford University for the Department of Energy. As a management and operating contractor, subcontracts awarded by the Laboratory are not Federal procurements, and are not directly subject to the Federal Acquisition Regulations in 48 CFR. Nonetheless, certain Federal laws, Executive Orders, and regulations may affect our DOE approved purchasing system, as required by statute, regulation, or contract terms and conditions. The follow has been attached for you to complete and review: Requested for Quote: Please provide a price and lead time quotation by 8/19/2026. Technical Evaluation Factors Listed Below: CVD diamond plates, polycrystalline, optical grade Size: 10x10 mm Thickness 50um (Qty 50) and 100um (Qty 50), thickness tolerance 10% Polished surfaces, roughness Ra<10nm Delivery by end of September 2026 Required item(s) are listed below: CVD(Chemical Vapor Deposition ) DIAMOND PLATESMATERIAL : CVD DIAMOND, POLYCRYSTALLINE, OPTICALGRADESIZE :10X10 MMTHICKNESS : 50 ± 5 ¿MSURFACES : POLISHED, RA < 10 NM – QTY 50 Quantity: 50 CVD (Chemical Vapor Deposition ) DIAMOND PLATESMATERIAL : CVD DIAMOND, POLYCRYSTALLINE, OPTICALGRADESIZE : 10X10 MMTHICKNESS : 100 ± 10 ¿MSURFACES : POLISHED, RA < 10 NM– QTY 50 Quantity: 50 Quote is for product only; no on-site services permitted. Source selection will be based on Lowest Priced Method and best Lead-Time. Please provide a price and lead time quotation by 8/19/2026. Send quote to Jhamieb@SLAC.stanford.edu. Is there any room for additional discount such as for Academic, ICPT, GSA, or Government Institutions? Buy American Act Certification (BAA) applies to awards over $15,000 unit price. Representations & Certifications Rider is required. Once completed the Reps and Certs is valid for one year until renewal. If you have already completed one within the year please disregard. Otherwise, please complete and return. Please include in your proposals the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS Code)& Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) if applicable. All subcontractors are required to register in the System for Award Management (www.sam.gov). If possible, please provide a link to your webpage for published price list to substantiate for the prices quoted. The resulting purchase order will be issued on a fixed price basis. SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory Terms and Conditions for Fixed Price Commercial Supplies and Services (Rev. August 2023) as well as the SLAC General Terms and Conditions Supplemental Rider(Aug2026_Rev1) will be made a part of the resulting order. Please markup terms and conditions if you wish to negotiate. No mark ups mean that you accept SLAC Terms and Conditions. Payment Terms will be NET-30 Domestic Suppliers - Freight terms will be FOB Destination Prepaid and Add. Foreign Supplier - Shipment will be made CIP SLAC, Menlo Park, and Duty Unpaid. You are requested to mark and identify proprietary/confidential information provided in response to the solicitation. Contact me directly with any questions. Kind Regards, Jhamie Serena Procurement Commodities Team SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory 2575 Sand Hill Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025 650-926-2201
Contact
Point of contact
Katherine Jill A. Coh
Role
not stated on this notice — SAM publishes a role for only about 5% of them, so this may be a contract specialist rather than the contracting officer
Email
kcoh@slac.stanford.edu
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