Picosecond Laser

The U.S. Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice for a Picosecond Laser system with a turnkey installation requirement. This initiative, identified by solicitation number NB6760202601971 and NAICS code 334516 for Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing, is structured as a Total Small Business Set-Aside, meaning only small businesses are eligible to respond. Respondents must hold an active Unique Entity ID (UEI) in SAM.gov and provide validation of their size status under the specified NAICS code. The laser system must operate on a 120-volt, single-phase power supply with a maximum current draw of 10 amperes. All responses must be submitted via email to lia.arthofer@nist.gov in Microsoft Word or PDF format, using a 12-point font, and must not exceed ten pages excluding the cover page and commercial pricing information. The response deadline has passed, but industry input is critical for shaping future requirements. Responses are required to include a cover page with company name, address, website, points of contact, UEI, and SAM.gov registration status, along with a declaration of small business status and compliance with FAR clause 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting. Vendors must also provide standard commercial catalog pricing and identify any existing federal contract vehicles, such as a GSA Multiple Award Schedule, that NIST can use for future procurement. Importantly, this notice does not request formal proposals and any such submissions will not be considered. Respondents are encouraged to offer feedback on the draft specifications to improve clarity and competitiveness and to suggest evaluation factors that would ensure a fair and effective acquisition process. The place of performance is Boulder, Colorado, with shipping directed to NIST in Gaithersburg, Maryland. No formal contract value, delivery schedule, or evaluation factors have been established, as this is strictly a pre-solicitation market research effort to inform a future competitive acquisition. Proprietary, classified, or sensitive information must not be included in responses.