QCL Module
ID: NB686010-25-00768Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGYDEPT OF COMMERCE NISTGAITHERSBURG, MD, 20899, USA

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/aa6c4bd3779c4a2283000a6f3a3a583e/view
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    Description

    The Department of Commerce, specifically the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), is seeking to acquire a THz Quantum Cascade Laser (QCL) Module to enhance its measurement capabilities in research involving carbon nanotube coatings. The QCL Module must meet specific technical specifications, including an output frequency of approximately 4.8 THz and a continuous wave power of at least 2 mW, and it should be compatible with an existing system. This procurement is crucial for advancing scientific research and calibration activities at NIST, ensuring high standards in measurement science and technology. Interested vendors should contact Angela Hitt at angela.hitt@nist.gov or call 303-497-7305, with delivery required within 14 weeks after order acknowledgment and payment contingent upon successful completion of performance tests.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Angela Hitt
    (303) 497-7305
    angela.hitt@nist.gov
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    Statement of Work -QCL Module.docx
    The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking to acquire a THz Quantum Cascade Laser (QCL) Module to enhance measurement capabilities in research involving carbon nanotube coatings. The requested QCL Module, compatible with an existing system, must meet specific technical specifications, including an output frequency of approximately 4.8 THz and a continuous wave power of at least 2 mW. The delivery of the module is required within 14 weeks after order acknowledgment, with all items to be delivered in original manufacturer packaging. No installation by the contractor is needed, but performance tests will be conducted by the government to ensure the system's compliance with specifications. The payment schedule stipulates that the contractor will receive payment after successful completion of installation, testing, and final inspection. The document outlines key requirements and protections for both parties, underscoring the importance of maintaining high standards in measurement science and technology at NIST. This RFP falls under the federal procurement framework, aiming to support advanced roles in scientific research and calibration activities.
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