Narrow Telecom Laser

Solicitation FA875126P0040 is a Firm Fixed Price contract issued by the Department of Defense, specifically the AFRL/RFZO office in Rome, New York. The procurement is for two DLC CTL 1550 FD3 S high-performance telecom laser systems from Toptica Photonics to support quantum networking research. These lasers are required for quantum microwave-optical transduction and fiber interferometer stabilization, necessitating specific technical capabilities including a tunable wavelength range of 1510 to 1630 nm, an instantaneous frequency linewidth of 0.3 kHz or less, and an average short-term linewidth of less than 10 kHz. This is a sole-source acquisition justified under RFO 13.101(b) and RFO 11.204(a)(2)(ii) due to the unique technical specifications and the need for seamless integration with existing Toptica laboratory infrastructure. Market research conducted via a Notice of Proposed Contract Action on SAM.gov yielded no other viable sources. While the solicitation was posted on August 5, 2026, and the determination was signed on July 28, 2026, specific pricing, delivery schedules, and formal contract clauses were not provided in the available documentation. Performance and delivery are centered in Rome, New York.