The Geospatial Research Laboratory (GRL) requires a coherent continuously tunable pulsed laser for its ELS3D project within the photonics lab. This procurement includes specific items such as models of lasers and chillers, listed in required items tables. The laser specifications stipulate essential performance parameters such as a tunability range from 600 nm to 2600 nm, adjustable pulse widths under 1 picosecond, and other critical features like a minimum pulse energy of 40 microJoule and high peak power of up to 100 MegaWatt. The vendor must provide warranty and support information covering malfunctions not caused by customer use, with at least a 12-month warranty period required. Delivery of the equipment is expected within 14 weeks after receipt of order to a specified address. The chosen vendor must ensure the quote meets all specifications detailed in the document to avoid delays in the selection process. This RFP emphasizes GRL's need for highly specialized equipment to enhance its experimental capabilities while ensuring compliance with robust procurement standards.

The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center's Geospatial Research Laboratory intends to procure a Continuously Tunable Ultrashort Pulsed Laser from Coherent, Inc. on a sole source basis for the ELS3D project. The specified laser must meet unique performance criteria, including a tunability range of 600 nm to 2600 nm, pulse width of less than 1 picosecond, adjustability of pulse energy, and peak power of up to 100 MegaWatts. The system should allow future modular expansions to achieve wavelengths from 210 nm to 16 microns. Coherent Inc.'s Monaco pump laser and Opera HP system are the only commercial products that can fulfill the Government’s requirements, which emphasizes the need for a specific and robust laser capable of producing ultrashort pulse durations and high peak power at adjustable repetition frequencies. This announcement serves to inform potential vendors, inviting their capability statements, though it is not a request for competitive proposals. Responses must be submitted by September 20, 2024, to be considered for this procurement.