66 -- Ring Laser Sources Sought

This contract seeks qualified sources capable of providing a Ti:Sapphire (Ti:Saph) laser system that meets specific technical requirements to ensure compatibility and performance with existing laser equipment. Key requirements include electrical and cooling system compatibility with the Coherent V18 Nd:YAG laser and the ability to deliver continuous wave power exceeding 3.5 Watts with a noise level below 1.75% rms from 10Hz to 1 GHz when pumped by a Coherent Verdi V18 Nd:YAG laser. The laser must feature electronic locking for single-longitudinal-mode output and offer wavelength tuning from 700nm to 1100nm without the need to change all internal mirrors, facilitated through broadband optics and the use of Brewster plates. The laser design must incorporate a monolithic resonator block to maintain alignment and stability, and feature a bowtie cavity configuration with no more than four mirrors to minimize power losses and enhance beam stability. Additionally, the pump diode delivery fiber should be single-core multimode to homogenize the pump beam regardless of emission variations from the diode output. The solicitation is issued by the Department of Defense at Kirtland Air Force Base, NM, and aligns with the NAICS code 334413, which covers applications in specialized electronic equipment manufacturing. The focus is on securing ring laser sources that meet these stringent technical specifications for defense-related applications.