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18W pump laser for laser cooling of erbium

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1333ND26QNB680580Federal

Response Deadline09/16/2026, 03:00:00 PM UTC

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The Department of Commerce, specifically the National Institute of Standards and Technology, is seeking a combined contract for an 18W pump laser intended for the laser cooling of erbium. This procurement is managed by the office located in Gaithersburg, Maryland, under solicitation number 1333ND26QNB680580 and NAICS code 334516. The opportunity was posted on September 8, 2026, with a response deadline of September 16, 2026, at 3:00 PM. Forest Crumpler serves as the primary point of contact for this requirement, and the place of performance is designated as Gaithersburg, Maryland.

General Info

NIST seeks an 18W pump laser for erbium cooling in Gaithersburg, Maryland.

Agency

Department Of Commerce NistView Agency

NAICS

334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

Gaithersburg, MD, 20899, USA

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1333ND26QNB680580 - Commercial Items Solicitation for 18W Pump Laser

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PhaseCombined Synopsis

PostedSep 8

Combined Synopsis

Response DeadlineSep 16

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09/16/2026, 03:00:00 PM UTCin 8 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Commerce Nist

Contacts1 person available

OfficeGAITHERSBURG, MD, 20899, USA

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Department Of Commerce Nist

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Office AddressGAITHERSBURG, MD, 20899, USA

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Forest Crumpler

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