Multipurpose Ultrafast Interferometer and Spectrometer System

This solicitation, numbered 6-B185-Q-00371-00, issued by Argonne National Laboratory on behalf of the Department of Energy, seeks a Multipurpose Ultrafast Interferometer and Spectrometer System with advanced capabilities for ultrafast optical measurements. The system must be ultracompact and light enough to integrate into a beam path, capable of generating pulse pairs and capturing spectral interferograms on either excitation or detected beams while enabling attosecond-level stability between light replicas. It must support spectral resolution down to 1 nm over a range of at least 400 nm to 2000 nm, with a maximum delay exceeding 1500 fs at 600 nm, and must be fully compatible with LabVIEW, HydraHarp, and PicoHarp software environments. The solicitation is evaluated on a Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable basis, requiring proposers to demonstrate technical compliance with all specified performance parameters. Proposals must include a fully executed ANL-70 Request for Quotation form and be submitted no later than 5:00 PM CST on July 31, 2026. The contract is structured as a Firm Fixed Price arrangement with delivery and acceptance occurring at Argonne’s facility in Lemont, Illinois, under FOB Destination and INCOTERMS 2010 DAP terms, meaning risk transfers to the Government upon acceptance. Compliance with stringent security provisions is mandatory, including REAL ID verification for site access, adherence to Laboratory safety protocols, and strict prohibitions against counterfeit or suspect parts. Contractors must implement a counterfeit parts prevention program and report any nonconforming materials immediately. Cybersecurity requirements mandate compliance with NIST, ISO, SOC2, PCI-DSS, or HITRUST standards and require prompt reporting of data breaches within ten business days. All employees must comply with the Laboratory’s Code of Business Ethics, and conflicts of interest involving financial interests exceeding 10% must be disclosed. The contract incorporates numerous FAR and DEAR clauses covering data rights, whistleblower protection, environmental compliance, equal employment opportunity, and payment via electronic funds transfer. Offers must include completed representations regarding Unique Entity ID, small business status, and certifications related to cost accounting standards and covered telecommunications equipment. No pricing details are publicly listed, but the contracting office requires full technical and administrative compliance to be considered for award.