Picosecond Pulsed Laser Supply and Technical Integration

A compact picosecond pulsed laser system operating at 515 nm with a pulse width of less than 3 picoseconds and low timing jitter is required for integration into NIST’s quantum laboratory to enable entangled photon generation via spontaneous parametric down-conversion. The system must be precisely synchronized to quantum network clocks to ensure temporal coherence and high-fidelity quantum state generation. The contract encompasses the full supply chain, including delivery, on-site installation, and technical integration with existing quantum infrastructure at the Boulder facility. The laser system must meet stringent performance criteria to support advanced quantum communication experiments, and all work must comply with NIST’s technical and operational standards. The opportunity is posted as a subcontract under the NAICS code 334516, with a response deadline of July 16, 2026, and is managed by the Department of Commerce through the National Institute of Standards and Technology.