Award Notice: Narrowband Mid-IR laser with tunable wavelength and tunable repetition rate

The Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), has awarded a contract for the development of a narrowband mid-infrared laser featuring tunable wavelength and tunable repetition rate. The solicitation number is 1333ND26PNB030103, with the award notice posted on July 6, 2026. This procurement does not utilize any specific set-aside program and falls under the NAICS code 334516, which pertains to the manufacturing of optical instruments and lenses. The primary performance location is in Gaithersburg, Maryland, with the contract administered by NIST’s office at the same location, and the work is expected to align with NIST's mission in advancing measurement science and technology. Primary point of contact for the contract is Nina Lin, reachable at nina.lin@nist.gov, with Tracy Retterer serving as the secondary contact at Tracy.retterer@nist.gov. The contract is fully managed under the Department of Commerce’s organizational structure, with no indication of external or subcontracting oversight. All activities and deliverables are centered at the Gaithersburg facility, and the awarded contractor is expected to deliver a specialized laser system capable of precise wavelength and repetition rate adjustments for advanced scientific applications. Further details may be accessed through the official SAM.gov workspace link associated with the notice.