Tunable Low-noise Short Wavelength Visible Coherent Light Source System
Contract Opportunity Analysis
The Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology is conducting a sources sought notice for a Tunable Low-noise Short Wavelength Visible Coherent Light Source System to support the Quantum Measurement Division’s acoustic measurement mission. The requirement is for one frequency-doubled 1560 nm optical amplifier capable of producing 200 mW or more of coherent 780 nm light from 10 mW or less of input power. Key requirements include continuous-wave operation, PM fiber FC/APC input and output coupling, linear polarization with PER 17 or higher, 10 MHz or lower linewidth, 40 dB or higher fundamental rejection, 1% or lower rms power stability over one hour, front-panel control, 115 VAC 60 Hz power, and a single-unit form factor that fits in a standard 19-inch rack or smaller. Performance is for Gaithersburg, Maryland, and responses should be emailed to Cielo Ibarra with company and capability information, while questions are due by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on May 21, 2026.