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Picosecond Laser Driver and Head
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This solicitation from Argonne National Laboratory, a Department of Energy contractor, seeks to procure specialized laser equipment consisting of a picosecond-pulse diode laser driver and a corresponding laser head. The diode laser driver must support pulsed or continuous wave operation with a wavelength range of 266 nm to 1990 nm, featuring high precision with pulse durations as short as 40 ps and adjustable repetition rates. The laser head must be capable of pulsed, burst, and continuous wave modes at a 375 nm wavelength, providing up to 1 W of peak power and utilizing thermoelectric cooling. The contract will be evaluated based on the lowest price from a technically acceptable methodology. Proposals must be submitted no later than 5:00 PM CST on August 25, 2026, and must include a fully executed ANL-70 Request for Quotation and the ANL-70A Representations and Certifications. The contract is subject to rigorous federal and laboratory-specific regulations, including compliance with FAR 52.204-12 regarding SAM registration and prohibitions on certain telecommunications equipment. Offerors must certify their business status, disclose potential conflicts of interest, and adhere to the Buy American Act. Key administrative requirements include strict adherence to cybersecurity standards, laboratory site access and safety protocols, and specific packaging and shipping responsibilities to ensure equipment arrives undamaged. Risk of loss remains with the contractor until acceptance, governed by FOB Destination for domestic or DAP for foreign shipments. Payment is available via check, ACH, credit card, or wire, with specific documentation required for foreign vendors and tax compliance through W-9 submissions.
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Place of Performance
Lemont, IL, 60439, USASet-Aside
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Submission Closed
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*THIS RFQ WILL BE EVALUATED BASED ON LOWEST PRICE, TECHNICALLY ACCEPTABLE METHODOLOGY*
Looking to source the following equipment:
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Diode Laser Driver
A picosecond-pulse diode laser driver with the following specifications:
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Operation modes: Pulsed or continuous wave (CW)
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Wavelength range: 266 nm to 1990 nm
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Pulse duration: As short as 40 ps FWHM with picosecond precision
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Repetition rates: 2.5 kHz to 80 MHz, selectable from base frequencies of 80 MHz or 1 MHz, divided by 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, or 32
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Jitter: Typical 3–5 ps, enabling sub‑picosecond timing stability
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Triggering: External TTL trigger input (5 V, adjustable level), sync output for synchronizing with other instruments, and dual gating inputs (slow and fast) for time‑resolved control
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Power supply: 110/120 VAC or 220/240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, max 45 W
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Dimensions: 237 × 310 × 97 mm
- Warranty: 5‑year limited warranty
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Laser Head
A picosecond‑pulse and cw‑capable laser head with the following specifications:
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Wavelength: 375 nm (±10 nm)
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Pulse width: < 90 ps (typical)
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Repetition rate: Up to 40 MHz
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Average optical power: 5 mW (typical)
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CW power: 40 mW
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Peak power: Up to 1 W
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Beam divergence: ~0.0063° (parallel)
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Numerical aperture: 0.55
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Polarization: Horizontal, extinction ratio >10
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Operation modes: Pulsed, burst, continuous wave (CW)
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Cooling: Thermoelectric (TE) cooled
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Optional: Fiber coupling (single-mode, multi-mode, polarization-maintaining)
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Please review all applicable documentation and provide a proposal response no later than 5:00 PM CST August 25, 2026.
Within your proposal, please include a fully executed copy of the ANL-70 Request for Quotation and the ANL-70A Reps & Certs.
Any questions can be directed to the Contracting Officer prior to 5:00 PM CST August 24, 2026.
Thank you in advance for your participation.
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