Altair-1040-VERSA Laser with built in GDD precompensation and AOM-based power modulation
ID: 75N95025Q00011Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTHNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NIDABethesda, MD, 20892, USA

NAICS

Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (333310)

PSC

IMAGING EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES: MEDICAL, DENTAL, VETERINARY (6525)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/61c8b04b9b5a4a70b7407fa0c96002b1/view
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    Description

    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is seeking qualified suppliers for the procurement of the Altair-1040-VERSA Laser, which features built-in GDD precompensation and AOM-based power modulation. The procurement aims to identify companies capable of meeting specific technical requirements related to the laser's performance, including specifications on wavelength, average power, pulse duration, energy per pulse, beam divergence, and stability parameters. This initiative is crucial for advancing laboratory analytical instruments used in various research applications, emphasizing the government's commitment to sourcing high-quality optical instruments from U.S. suppliers. Interested parties must submit their capability statements electronically by October 28, 2024, and can direct inquiries to Frederick Weddington at frederick.weddington@nih.gov or by phone at 301-594-6835.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Frederick Weddington
    (301) 594-6835
    frederick.weddington@nih.gov
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    B. Sources Sought Notice - (75N95025Q00011).pdf
    The document is a Sources Sought Notice from SAM.gov for a federal procurement involving the Altair-1040-VERSA Laser, which incorporates built-in GDD precompensation and AOM-based power modulation. The notice seeks to determine the availability of qualified companies that can meet specific technical requirements and provide the laser equipment. Key requirements include specifications on wavelength, average power, pulse duration, energy per pulse, beam divergence, and stability parameters, among others. Interested companies must submit comprehensive capability statements addressing each requirement, including their business type, size, professional qualifications, and contact information. The document emphasizes that this notice is purely informational and does not obligate the government to award any contracts. Submissions are to be made electronically by October 28, 2024. This initiative reflects the government’s effort to gather information on potential suppliers capable of delivering high-quality optical instruments derived from U.S. sources for laboratory use, furthering advancements in laboratory analytical instruments.
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