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RFI: Excitation Laser for Spectroscopy System
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The Department of Defense's 10th Contracting Squadron at the US Air Force Academy is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice to identify vendors capable of supplying a nanosecond Q-switched Nd:YAG laser. This laser will function as the excitation source for an existing Edinburgh Instruments LP980 spectrometer used in the Physics and Meteorology Department and the Laser and Optics Research Center. The solicitation is not a request for proposal or bid, and no commitment is made to procure; rather, it aims to gauge industry capability and interest. Vendors must demonstrate the ability to provide a laser system that meets specific technical criteria, including compatibility with LP980 software, pulse energies at multiple wavelengths (1064 nm, 532 nm, 355 nm) with defined minimum energies, an 8-10 mm beam diameter, detachable harmonic generation modules with automatic phase matching, precision optics, a 10 Hz repetition rate with 3-6 ns pulse duration, a flashlamp warranty covering 100 million shots, easy maintenance features, water-to-air self-contained cooling, and operation on standard 110V power. Shipping to the US Air Force Academy in Colorado is required. Interested parties should submit a Capability Statement by 10:00 a.m. MDT on June 8, 2026, including company information, business size under NAICS 334516, technical product capability details with data sheets if available, and any existing government purchasing vehicles. This notice serves only for informational purposes, with no guarantee of solicitation issuance or government obligation.
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NAICS
Place of Performance
USAF Academy, CO, 80840, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
Organization & Contact Information
Full Description
This is a Sources Sought Notice only. This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quotation (RFQ), or Invitation for Bid (IFB). There is no solicitation available at this time. This notice does not constitute a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach.
The 10th Contracting Squadron (US Air Force Academy) is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirements for a nanosecond Q-switched Nd:YAG laser. The equipment will serve as the excitation source for an existing Edinburgh Instruments LP980 spectrometer in the Physics and Meteorology Department and the Laser and Optics Research Center (LORC).
SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS / PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
Interested vendors must demonstrate their capability to provide a nanosecond Q-switched Nd:YAG laser that meets or exceeds the following minimum salient characteristics:
- System Compatibility: Must be fully compatible with the existing Edinburgh Instruments LP980 spectrometer, allowing it to be natively controlled by the LP980 software.
- Pulse Energies: Minimum of 850 mJ at 1064 nm; minimum of 430 mJ at 532 nm; and minimum of 230 mJ at 355 nm.
- Beam Diameter: 8 to 10 mm.
- Harmonic Generation: Must include detachable, temperature-stabilized harmonic generation modules to generate 532 nm and 355 nm wavelengths with automatic phase matching.
- Optics: Must include wavelength separation optics, a beam dump, and a beam attenuator.
- Repetition Rate & Duration: Pulse repetition rate of 10 Hz and pulse durations of 3-6 ns.
- Flashlamp Requirements: Flashlamp must include a 100 million shots warranty. System must provide easy access to the flashlamp and water filters (with two sets of replacements included) and allow replacement of the flashlamp without requiring cavity realignment.
- Cooling: Must utilize water-to-air cooling (self-contained).
- Power: Must operate on a standard 110 V power requirement.
- Delivery: Shipping must be included to the US Air Force Academy, CO 80840.
SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
Interested parties that consider themselves qualified to provide this equipment are invited to submit a Capability Statement. The Capability Statement must include the following information:
- Company Profile: Company name, address, point of contact, phone number, email address, CAGE code, Unique Entity ID (UEI), and SAM expiration date.
- Business Size/Status: Identify your business size under NAICS code 334516 (e.g., Large Business, Small Business, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, HUBZone, Women-Owned, etc.).
- Technical Capability: A brief description of the proposed product(s) that meet the salient characteristics, specifically highlighting seamless software and hardware compatibility with the Edinburgh Instruments LP980 spectrometer. Provide product data sheets or commercial brochures if available.
- Existing Contracts: Identify if the product is available on any existing Government-wide Acquisition Contracts (GWAC), GSA Multiple Award Schedules (MAS), or other existing purchasing vehicles.
RESPONSE DEADLINE
Responses should be submitted electronically via email to the Contracting Officer:
Tammy Martin, tammy.martin.6@us.af.mil.
Responses are due no later than 10:00 a.m. Mountain Daylight Time (MDT) on June 8, 2026.
DISCLAIMER: This Sources Sought Notice is for informational and planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. The Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this notice. Respondents will not be notified of the results of any government assessments.