Tunable Single Frequency Laser – Combined Sources Sought/Notice of Intent to Sole Source
ID: AMD-SS25-10Type: Special Notice
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/72f704bbbffa40438289e6d4d4d1e3ab/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Commerce, specifically the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), is seeking information from potential sources capable of providing a tunable single frequency laser as part of its efforts to develop quantum networks. The procurement aims to acquire a laser that meets stringent specifications for stability and performance, which are critical for the active phase stabilization of fiber links in quantum information distribution. This laser will play a vital role in replicating state-of-the-art classical phase stabilization methods before integrating quantum measurement techniques. Interested parties should respond to the notice by contacting Joni L. Laster or Forest Crumpler via email, with responses due by January 20, 2025, at 11:00 AM Eastern Time. The government intends to issue a Sole Source Award to NKT Photonics, Inc. if no other capable sources are identified.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Joni L. Laster
    joni.laster@nist.gov
    Forest Crumpler
    forest.crumpler@nist.gov
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