Fiber Fusion Splicer

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), under the Department of Commerce, is seeking a Fiber Fusion Splicer and Cleaver for specialty fibers through a Request for Quotation (RFQ) numbered NB688000-26-01600, posted on June 12, 2026, with a response deadline of June 26, 2026. The requirement is for a single integrated system comprising a compact, portable fusion splicer and a specialized cleaver designed exclusively for advanced optical fibers, including multi-core and hollow-core varieties. The splicer must operate without vacuum pumps or gas, provide simultaneous high-resolution end views, support cladding diameters from 80 to 800 µm, achieve rotational alignment precision of 0.1°, deliver a 40 dB extinction ratio for PANDA polarization-maintaining fibers, feature a color display screen, internal memory for program and data storage, and include fiber holders for coating diameters of 250, 300, 550, and 900 µm. The cleaver must handle fiber cladding from 125 to 550 µm and coating from 250 to 900 µm, maintain a cleave angle under 0.5° for 400 µm cladding, and be powered by both external sources and a rechargeable battery. The delivery package must include a hard carrying case and a vibration pad. The equipment must be delivered, installed, and fully trained on at NIST’s Boulder, Colorado facility within 12 weeks after contract award. Inspection is to occur within seven days of receipt, followed by a seven-business-day government acceptance test. The solicitation is issued under NAICS code 335921 and does not specify a contract value, evaluation factors, or socioeconomic set-aside. All submissions must reference the solicitation number, and responses must be based exclusively on the attached Combined Synopsis/Solicitation and Requirements and Specifications documents. The primary point of contact for inquiries is Angela Hitt, with contact details provided. No specific packaging, delivery terms, contract administration data, or special requirements beyond technical specifications were detailed.