Optical Component Supply (Nonlinear Fiber, Mode-Locked Lasers, Detectors)

The contract involves the supply of specialized optical components essential for constructing a dual-comb laser system, including nonlinear fiber, mode-locked pump lasers, and high-speed photodetectors. These components are critical to the system’s performance, enabling precise frequency comb generation and high-resolution measurement capabilities. The work is designated as a subcontract and is linked to a NAICS code of 334418, indicating it falls under the category of other electronic component manufacturing. Performance of the contract is required to take place in Boulder, Colorado, at a ZIP code of 80305, aligning with the operational footprint of the National Institute of Standards and Technology under the U.S. Department of Commerce. The solicitation was posted on July 16, 2026, with a strict response deadline of July 23, 2026, at 8:00 PM Eastern Time, leaving a limited window for potential vendors to submit proposals. There is no set-aside designation applied to this procurement, meaning it is open to all eligible contractors without restrictions based on business size or category. The contracting agency is the Department of Commerce, specifically through its NIST division, emphasizing the technical and precision-driven nature of the project. No point of contact information is provided in the public listing, and interested parties must access the full solicitation details via the Sam.gov portal link provided.