NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE FOR WIDELY TUNABLE NEAR INFRARED LASER
ID: NB681010-25-00919Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

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

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https://sam.gov/opp/dd467a6c436042ff86787c1be8d39e69/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Apr 2, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Apr 2, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Due Apr 17, 2025, 4:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Commerce, specifically the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), intends to procure a widely tunable near-infrared laser on a sole source basis from Toptica Photonics, Inc. This procurement is driven by the need for a laser that meets specific technical requirements, including continuous tunability from 880 nm to 930 nm, a power output exceeding 10 mW, and advanced control electronics, which are essential for developing next-generation optical technologies involving Cesium and quantum dot transitions. Interested vendors are encouraged to submit documentation demonstrating their capability to meet these specifications by April 17, 2025. For further inquiries, vendors may contact Ranae M. Armstrong at ranae.armstrong@nist.gov or Donald Collie at donald.collie@nist.gov.

Point(s) of Contact
Ranae M. Armstrong
ranae.armstrong@nist.gov
Donald Collie
donald.collie@nist.gov
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NOI.docx
Apr 2, 2025, 3:06 PM UTC
The National Institute of Standards and Technology plans to procure a widely tunable near-infrared laser from Toptica Photonics, Inc. This procurement is intended to be on a sole source basis, as extensive market research has determined that Toptica is the only vendor capable of supplying a product that meets the specific technical requirements. The laser is critical for developing next-generation optical technologies that require precise wavelength tuning for experiments involving Cesium and quantum dot transitions. Key technical specifications for the laser include continuous tunability from 880 nm to 930 nm without mode hops, a power output of over 10 mW, very low linewidths, and advanced control electronics. Interested vendors are encouraged to provide detailed documentation demonstrating their capability to fulfill these requirements, including company information and any technical data. Responses must be submitted by April 17, 2025, adhering to the outlined specifications. This notice underscores the government's process of sole sourcing and emphasizes the need for specific technical solutions in advancing research initiatives.
Sources Sought Laser.docx
Mar 19, 2025, 5:06 PM UTC
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) issued a Sources Sought Notice to assess market capabilities for a widely tunable near-infrared laser with control electronics, intended for research in nanophotonic precision spectroscopy. The government emphasizes this notice is not a Request for Quote (RFQ) and that no reimbursement for information costs will be provided. The NIST seeks a laser that meets specific technical requirements, including a continuous wavelength tunability from 880 nm to 930 nm, a minimum output of 10 mW, and advanced control features for managing diode current and piezo voltage with high precision. Key functional characteristics include low linewidths, efficient power coupling, and a comprehensive user interface. Respondents are invited to demonstrate their compliance with these requirements through detailed documentation and must provide pertinent company information. The government will not notify participants of survey results but encourages questions to be submitted by a specified deadline. Submissions are due by March 26, 2025. This notice highlights NIST's intention to innovate in laser technology for precise measurements in the field of photonics.
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