High-Precision Wavelength-Locked Laser System Supply (1550 nm)

The contract involves the supply of a high-precision, narrow-band laser system operating at a wavelength of 1550 nm. This laser system is wavelength-locked using a hydrogen cyanide (HCN) reference cell and features a linewidth of 5 kHz or less, ensuring exceptional stability and spectral purity. The system includes polarization-maintaining (PM) fiber and FC/APC connectors, which are essential for maintaining signal integrity and minimizing back reflections in fiber optic applications. The contract is a subcontract issued by the Department of Commerce's National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), with the place of performance designated as Gaithersburg. The solicitation was posted on June 5, 2026, and responses were due by June 22, 2026. The associated NAICS code is 334516, which generally covers instruments and related products manufacturing. This procurement advances NIST's capabilities in producing highly stable, wavelength-locked laser systems critical for precision measurement and calibration tasks.