1550nm Pulsed Laser

This document is a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ NB686010-26-01534) for commercial items, specifically a 1550 nm Pulsed Laser. The procurement is unrestricted, with NAICS code 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) and a 1,000-employee small business size standard. Quotes must be submitted on company letterhead via email, including technical capability, firm-fixed pricing (FOB Destination to NIST in Boulder, CO), country of origin, payment terms (Net 30), and a required delivery of eight weeks ARO. Offerors must be registered in SAM with current Representations and Certifications. Evaluation will be based on acceptable technical capability and price reasonableness. The document incorporates various FAR and CAR clauses, including those related to Buy American, Contractor Use of Mandatory Sources, Qualification Requirements, and prohibitions against racially discriminatory DEI activities. Foreign products must identify tariffs. Electronic billing via email or the IPP system is required. The solicitation closes on a specified date and time, with all inquiries directed to lisa.stevens@nist.gov.

The government requires a 1550 nm Pulsed Fiber-coupled Laser System for laboratory use by the Physical Measurements Lab, Applied Physics Division, Sources and Detectors Group. Key specifications include a pulse width between 500 fs and 50 ps, repetition-rate control up to 80 MHz and down to 1 Hz, at least 1 mW average output power, single-mode fiber with an FC/APC connector, and USB/GPIB control without relying solely on Ethernet. The system must also provide external and output electrical triggers, with background optical power 30 dB below the pulse power. Vendors must identify all required accessories and provide documentation for compliance verification. The delivered system needs to be suitable for laboratory use and ready for operation. Delivery is required within 8 weeks ARO, and government acceptance testing is expected to take 14 days.