Compact 1156 nm Fiber Laser

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking a Compact 1156 nm Fiber Laser under a Request for Quotation (RFQ) numbered NB688000-26-01922, issued as a combined synopsis and solicitation for commercial items under FAR Part 12. The procurement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside with NAICS code 334516, restricted to small business concerns, and requires submission of a firm-fixed-price quote by July 20, 2026, to Angela Hitt at angela.hitt@nist.gov. The requirement is for two compact, narrow-linewidth fiber lasers operating precisely at 1156.839 nm, with an optical power output exceeding 10 mW delivered through a polarization-maintaining fiber with an APC connector, a polarization extinction ratio better than 20 dB, and a tuning range exceeding 35 nm. Proposals must be submitted in two distinct parts: a separate price quotation including FOB Destination shipping costs for each CLIN and a technical portion with description, literature, or drawings demonstrating clear and unambiguous capability to meet the specifications. The award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis, where failure to meet minimum technical requirements results in immediate disqualification. Delivery is required within twelve weeks of order placement to NIST’s facility at 325 Broadway, Boulder, CO 80305, under FOB Destination terms, with the contractor responsible for all shipping, handling, and documentation. Invoicing must be done electronically to INVOICE@NIST.GOV, containing the contract number, UEI, CLIN, quantity, pricing, and cumulative invoiced amount, and must not be submitted until shipment to the destination has occurred. The contract incorporates numerous FAR clauses including Buy American, Combating Trafficking in Persons, System for Award Management maintenance, and security requirements for information systems, with deviations applied to several key clauses such as FAR 52.212-4, 52.216-21, and 52.208-9. Offerors must maintain an active SAM registration, provide the UEI, submit completed representations for tax liability and trade agreements, disclose country of origin, and if using foreign-manufactured products, list any associated charges in CLIN 0002. Security and organizational conflict of interest provisions