509 nm Tunable Stable Laser System
ID: NB688000-25-00627Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Buyer

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

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/cc568e0d6dc84c709d4985a997eec144/view
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    The Department of Commerce, specifically the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), is seeking bids from small businesses for a 509 nm Tunable Stable Laser System through a Request for Quotation (RFQ) numbered NB688000-25-00627. The system is intended for precision laser spectroscopy applications, facilitating the fabrication of silicon machined cells containing alkali atoms for voltage and RF sensing, with key specifications including a central wavelength around 509 nm, a linewidth of less than 200 kHz, and an output power exceeding 300 mW. Interested offerors must submit their quotations, including detailed technical documentation and pricing, by the specified deadline, and are encouraged to contact Angela Hitt at angela.hitt@nist.gov or 303-497-7305 for further inquiries. The procurement will follow a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, with delivery and installation expected within four months post-award.

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    Angela Hitt
    (303) 497-7305
    angela.hitt@nist.gov
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    25-00627 Requirements and Specifications_509nm laser system.pdf
    The document outlines the requirements for a 509 nm Tunable Stable Laser System needed by the PML/Time and Frequency Division for precision laser spectroscopy applications. The system aims to enable the fabrication of silicon machined cells containing alkali atoms in highly excited states for voltage and RF sensing. Key specifications include a central wavelength around 509 nm, a linewidth of less than 200 kHz, an output power exceeding 300 mW, and a wavelength tuning range of more than ±3 nm. The laser system must come with necessary electronics and software, and all items must be new; used or refurbished systems are not acceptable. Additional requirements include on-site installation and training, to be scheduled within a month after delivery, which must occur within four months after the award. Maintenance provisions and government acceptance testing processes are also mentioned. The overall objective is to ensure that the laser system provides precise operation to effectively support research activities related to alkali atom spectroscopy.
    NB688000-25-00627 LPTA RFQ - .pdf
    This document is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) numbered NB688000-25-00627 issued under the federal Simplified Acquisition Procedures for a 509 nm Tunable Stable Laser System. The solicitation seeks bids from small businesses and does not require a separate written solicitation. Bidders must provide a firm fixed price, with a total award value discussed but not specified. The selection process will use a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, evaluating technical capability and price. Offerors are instructed to submit their quotations with detailed technical documentation and price breakdown by a specified deadline. The document outlines communication requirements, delivery information, and various clauses that govern contractor responsibilities, including compliance with telecommunications regulations. Additional terms include instructions for electronic billing and operating conditions during federal government shutdowns. Overall, the RFQ outlines the procurement process while setting clear expectations for potential bidders on their technical capabilities and pricing.
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