1550nm Pulsed Laser

The Department of Commerce, through the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), is soliciting a single 1550 nm pulsed fiber-coupled laser system under solicitation NB686010-26-01534, with responses due by June 1, 2026. The system must generate optical pulses between 500 fs and 50 ps with a repetition rate adjustable from 1 Hz to at least 80 MHz, delivering 1 to 300 mW of average power through a single-mode fiber with an FC/APC connector. Remote control is required via USB and/or GPIB, with Ethernet explicitly excluded as the sole interface. The laser must have an external trigger input and synchronized electrical output trigger, with background optical power no greater than 30 dB below pulse power. The device must be delivered fully operational to NIST’s facility in Boulder, Colorado, with direct access to a building with a loading dock. Installation, on-site training, and acceptance testing—all conducted by the Government—are mandatory, with a 14-day window for final verification. A U.S. citizen must be present on-site during performance, and foreign nationals require 30-day pre-registration. All software, electronic manuals, and license keys must be delivered electronically to a designated Government email. Delivery must be completed no later than eight weeks after award, and the vendor must provide on-site technicians for uncrating, installation, and training. An extended warranty is anticipated, with a requirement for on-site technician response within 72 hours of a service call. The contract includes optional periods for service, maintenance, and warranty extensions, and vendor travel must comply with Federal Travel Regulations and be included in pricing unless separately itemized. Packaging, preservation, and marking requirements are not defined, and no specific accounting data, payment instructions, or evaluation factors are provided in the available documentation, indicating the solicitation relies on attached technical specifications and relies on vendor proposals to fill in pricing, quantities, and warranty durations. The NAICS code is 334516, and the contracting office is located in Gaithersburg, Maryland, with Lisa Stevens as the primary point of contact.