Fiber-Coupled Pulsed Laser System Supply

The contract entails the supply of a turnkey fiber-coupled pulsed laser system designed for laboratory use at NIST in Boulder, Colorado. The system must operate at a wavelength of 1550 nm with pulse durations adjustable between 500 femtoseconds and 50 picoseconds and deliver an output power range of 1 to 300 milliwatts. It must be delivered with a single-mode fiber and an FC/APC connector to ensure optimal optical coupling and minimal back reflection. Control of the system is required through both USB and GPIB interfaces to enable seamless integration into existing NIST laboratory setups and automation protocols. The laser system must be fully assembled, tested, and ready for immediate operational deployment upon delivery. The solicitation is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 334516, with a posted date of May 1, 2026, and a firm response deadline of May 11, 2026, at 5:00 PM. The awarding agency is the Department of Commerce through its NIST division, and the place of performance is specifically designated as Boulder with a ZIP code of 80305. No set-aside provisions or organizational type restrictions are specified, and no point of contact is provided in the data. The contract is accessible via the SAM.gov platform for interested vendors to review full requirements and submit proposals within the stated timeframe.