Quantum Cascade Laser (QCL) System

A Quantum Cascade Laser system operating in the mid-infrared region is being solicited to enable planar laser-induced fluorescence measurements of carbon dioxide in combustion and reacting flow environments, supporting research under NETL’s Turbines & Combustion portfolio. The system must function as a complete, turnkey laser source for spectroscopic diagnostics, incorporating all necessary components for seamless integration and operation without additional external hardware or extensive configuration. The hardware must be precisely tuned to the mid-IR spectral bands optimal for CO2 detection under high-temperature, chemically reactive conditions typical of advanced energy systems. The solicitation, numbered 89243326QFE000539, is issued by the National Energy Technology Laboratory under the U.S. Department of Energy, with proposals due by July 10, 2026 at 6:30 PM Eastern Time. The contract falls under NAICS code 423690 and is managed from NETL’s office in Morgantown, West Virginia, with Lauren Page listed as the primary point of contact. All performance and delivery are expected to align with the laboratory’s diagnostic needs, ensuring compatibility with existing experimental platforms and data acquisition systems used in combustion diagnostics research.