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A -- Development of Hybrid Wavelength Calibration Instrument

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The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), under the U.S. Department of Commerce, plans to negotiate a sole source contract with Jonathan Kofler to develop and characterize a hybrid wavelength calibration instrument primarily at the NIST Boulder Laboratory. Jonathan Kofler's specialized knowledge of hybrid wavelength calibration references, including fiber Bragg gratings (FBGs), electronic circuit design, molecular absorption line stabilization, wavelength measurement, and instrument modeling, is critical to this project. The contract encompasses packaging the instrument with a basic user interface, testing and measuring FBG peak wavelengths across specific bands (850, 1300, and 1550 nm), conducting wavelength stability assessments, delivering the instrument to the Navy Primary Standards Laboratory in San Diego, and training their personnel. Additionally, the scope includes developing improved apparatus for writing symmetric FBG peaks, characterizing these gratings, and modeling the effects of any residual FBG asymmetry on wavelength determination. This procurement follows simplified acquisition procedures with a ceiling price not to exceed $100,000, relying on market research that identified Kofler as the only qualified vendor for these specialized tasks. The effort will further involve producing user documentation and extensive testing to ensure the instrument meets rigorous standards. No competitive solicitation will be issued, but responses addressing qualifications will inform whether competitive procedures might later be appropriate. The contract reflects a strategic effort to enhance measurement standards critical to wavelength calibration technologies, with an anticipated award date in early December 2003. All questions and communications are to be directed in writing to the designated contact, and contractors must be registered with the Central Contractor Registry to participate.

General Info

NIST contracts Jonathan Kofler for hybrid wavelength calibration instrument development and training, $100,000 maximum.

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Department Of Commerce Noaa

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541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

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PostedNov 18

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Commerce Noaa

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OfficeSEATTLE, WA, 98115, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Commerce Noaa

Office AddressSEATTLE, WA, 98115, USA

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Full Description

The U. S. Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) proposes to negotiate on a sole source basis, under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1), with Jonathan Kofler to build and characterize a hybrid wavelength calibration instrument. The work will mostly be conducted at the NIST Boulder Laboratory site in Boulder, Colorado. Because of the complexity of the work to be performed, we require a person who is familiar with NIST hybrid wavelength calibration reference, including writing interleaved, sampled fiber Bragg gratings, designing electronic circuits for controlling the gratings, stabilizing these grating peaks to molecular absorption lines, measuring the peak wavelengths, and modeling subtle effects of instrument resolution on peak wavelength. This knowledge will be used to complete the following tasks:1) Package hybrid wavelength reference into instrument box with basic user interface (components and detailed design provided by NIST). 2) Test hybrid wavelength reference instrument; measure the fiber Bragg grating (FBG) peak wavelengths in the 850, 1300, and 1550 nm regions and begin wavelength stability measurements of selected peaks. 3) Develop a users manual for the hybrid wavelength reference instrument. 4) Complete the wavelength stability measurements of selected peaks, deliver hybrid wavelength reference instrument to the Navy Primary Standards Laboratory (NPSL) in San Diego, and train NPSL personnel in the use of the instrument. 5) Develop apparatus to write more symmetric FBG peaks. 6) Write and characterize FBGs made with improved writing apparatus. 7) Model and quantify effect of residual FBG asymmetry on hybrid wavelength reference peak determination. This procurement is being conducted per FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures (NTE $100K). FAR Clauses in full text are available at http://www.ARNET.gov/far/. Based on the market research conducted, Jonathan Kofler is the only vendor who can meet these requirements. This synopsis is issued for information only. No competitive solicitation is planned. Information submitted in response to this notice will be used solely to determine whether or not use of competitive procedures to fulfill this requirement would be in the Government's best interest and must address qualifications pertinent to this requirement. Any contractors doing business with the Government must now be registered with the Central Contractor Registry. The web site is http://www.ccr.gov/. Agency level protest procedures can be found on web site http://oamweb.osec.doc.gov/conops/reflib/alp1296.htm. Hard copy in full text available from office address and phone number listed in notice. Any questions regarding this notice must be submitted in writing to the attention of Ms. Rima (e-mail preferred). Anticipated award date is December 5, 2003.