High-Precision Optical Atomic Clock System Design and Assembly

The contract calls for the design, integration, and delivery of two high-precision optical atomic clock systems based on stabilized femtosecond-laser frequency combs capable of optical-to-microwave translation, with stringent requirements for environmental stability and digital control interfaces. Each system must achieve exceptional timekeeping accuracy through advanced laser stabilization and precise frequency synthesis, ensuring reliable performance in demanding scientific and metrological applications. The integration must account for thermal, mechanical, and electromagnetic isolation to maintain long-term stability, while the digital control systems must enable remote monitoring, calibration, and synchronization with external timing networks. The work is subcontracted under the Department of Commerce, specifically through NIST, with performance required in Boulder, Colorado, where the recipient is expected to align with existing infrastructure and standards for precision timekeeping. The solicitation was posted on August 7, 2026, and responses are due by August 21, 2026, under NAICS code 334511 for navigation, measuring, electromedical, and control instruments manufacturing. All deliverables must meet exacting technical specifications for stability, accuracy, and operational autonomy, with no set-aside provisions applicable and no specific point of contact provided for inquiries.