980 nm Mode-Hop-Free Tunable Laser System Supply

The contract calls for the supply of a high-stability, widely tunable laser system operating at 980 nm, specifically designed for precision optical linewidth measurements and the development of high-quality microring resonators. The system must meet stringent requirements for mode-hop-free operation across its tuning range to ensure reliable and repeatable results in sensitive photonic experiments. Performance specifications emphasize long-term wavelength stability, narrow intrinsic linewidth, and precise control capabilities essential for advancing research in integrated photonics and optical sensing technologies. The solicitation is issued as a subcontract under the Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology, with performance located in Boulder, Colorado, at the 80305 zip code. The opportunity was posted on May 8, 2026, and responses are due by May 18, 2026, at 11:00 PM. The NAICS code 334510 indicates this falls under the manufacturing of semiconductor and related devices, aligning with the technical nature of the laser system required. No set-aside provisions are specified, and the contract is open to qualified subcontractors capable of delivering a commercially available or custom-engineered solution that meets the exacting performance criteria outlined for advanced photonic research applications.