Optical Parametric Oscillator – Combined Sources Sought/Notice of Intent to Sole Source
ID: NIST-SS25-CHIPS-0047Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing (334413)

PSC

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/76c68c67aa794e7e913f919520fddf46/view
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    Posted Jan 17, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Updated Jan 17, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Due Jan 31, 2025, 6:00 PM UTC
Description

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking information from potential sources capable of providing an Optical Parametric Oscillator (OPO) as part of its research on atomic layer deposition under the CHIPS Act. The OPO must meet specific technical requirements, including continuous wave operation, a tuning range from 2.3 to 4.0 µm, and a minimum output power of 1 W, among other specifications, to facilitate mid-infrared spectroscopy for analyzing process gases. Interested vendors are encouraged to respond with their capabilities and relevant information by contacting Jenna Bortner or Donald Collie via email, as the government intends to issue a Sole Source Award to Toptica Photonics if no other capable sources are identified. Responses should be submitted as soon as possible, preferably before the closing date, and must not include proprietary information.

Point(s) of Contact
Jenna Bortner
jenna.bortner@nist.gov
Donald Collie
donald.collie@nist.gov
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