pulsed 920 nm laser

The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke requires a single pulsed infrared laser system operating at 920 nm for neural activity imaging in retinal studies, where visible light would interfere with experimental outcomes. The laser must deliver pulses no longer than 100 femtoseconds, feature integrated beam chirper and acousto-optic modulator components, maintain a peak power of approximately 1.5 milliwatts, and support variable repetition rates. It must be compatible with an existing LSM 510 microscope through its infrared access port, enabling simultaneous infrared scanning and visible-light retinal stimulation. One system is to be delivered and installed at the NINDS facility in Bethesda, Maryland, with the contractor responsible for standard installation support and software configuration. Additional training, if needed, must be coordinated directly with the laboratory staff. The acquisition is unrestricted, with no set-aside provisions, and uses NAICS code 334516. The solicitation is open for responses until July 6, 2026, with the award likely based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable approach, given that all listed technical specifications are mandatory and no weighting or cost evaluation criteria are detailed. No formal contract clauses, packaging requirements, payment instructions, or administrative contacts are provided in the presolicitation, and the full solicitation package may contain additional submission directives not yet disclosed.