Quantum Photon Source Core System Integration

The contract seeks a subcontractor to design, manufacture, and deliver a fully integrated, alignment-free quantum photon source based on periodically poled lithium niobate waveguide technology. The system must generate high-fidelity polarization-entangled photon pairs at a wavelength of 1550 nm, optimized for robustness and operational simplicity without requiring manual alignment. This turnkey solution is intended for advanced quantum communication and sensing applications and must meet stringent performance criteria for photon pair quality, stability, and reproducibility under real-world conditions. The opportunity is issued under the NAICS code 334516 and is sponsored by the National Institute of Standards and Technology within the U.S. Department of Commerce. Performance is expected to occur in Boulder, Colorado, with a submission deadline of July 16, 2026. This is a subcontracting opportunity with no specified set-aside classification, and the offering is open to qualified vendors capable of delivering a fully functional quantum photon source meeting the technical requirements outlined in the solicitation.