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.