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NOTICE OF INTENT -Multiwavelength Tunable Stable Optical Cavity System

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE NB688000-26-01482
Response Deadline
May 18, 2026
10 days left
Days Remaining
10
Until deadline
Set-Aside
Full & Open
Notice Type
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Contract Opportunity Analysis

NIST’s Acquisition Management Division is seeking market information from vendors that can provide a Multiwavelength Tunable Stable Optical Cavity System for the PML Time and Frequency Division ADI lab. The requirement is for a new optical reference cavity system with a vacuum package, support for multiple wavelengths, finesse greater than 10k, zero-crossing temperature characterization and control, and a vacuum housing with an ion pump, with delivery, installation, and training included. The system supports precision laser spectroscopy for chip-scaled voltage references using Rydberg atoms, and the stated period of performance is 18 weeks after award for work in Boulder, Colorado. Interested firms are to submit capability statements by email to Angela Hitt at angela.hitt@nist.gov, and no quotes are being accepted at this stage.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code
334516
Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
PSC Code
6640
LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES

Solicitation Documents

1 Files
26-01482 Requirements and Specifications_reference cavity.docx
Word134 KBMay 8, 2026
AI Summary
The document outlines the requirements for a Multiwavelength Tunable Stable Optical Cavity System for the PML/Time and Frequency Division/ADI (688.90) lab. This system is crucial for developing chip-scaled voltage references using Rydberg atoms, which requires precision laser spectroscopy with frequency-stabilized lasers. The project specifically requests an optical reference cavity in a vacuum package with a finesse greater than 10k for multiple wavelengths (852nm, 510nm, 638nm, 656nm), zero-crossing temperature characterization and control, and a vacuum housing with an ion pump. All items must be new, with prototypes or used systems not considered. Delivery of goods, installation, and training must be completed within 18 weeks ARO. The document specifies general shipping criteria, planned government acceptance testing within 7 business days, and explicitly states that no planning considerations, electronic media, installation, facility/utility considerations, warranty, training, maintenance, government-furnished material/equipment, or travel requirements are applicable.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedMay 8, 2026
deadlineResponse DeadlineMay 18, 2026
expiryArchive DateJun 2, 2026

Agency Information

Department
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Sub-Tier
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY
Office
DEPT OF COMMERCE NIST

Point of Contact

Name
Angela Hitt

Place of Performance

Boulder, Colorado, UNITED STATES

Official Sources