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Sources Sought Compact 1156 nm Fiber Laser
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The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is conducting market research to identify qualified vendors capable of supplying two compact 1156 nm fiber lasers and two acoustic-optical modulators for feedback, intended for use in portable optical clock systems. This sources sought announcement, identified by solicitation number NB688000-26-01922, is not a request for proposals or quotes and does not obligate the government to award a contract. The requirement is classified under NAICS code 334516, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. Respondents must submit a capability statement of four pages or fewer, including the name of the providing and manufacturing companies, the country of manufacture, technical specifications and data sheets demonstrating compliance with performance requirements such as >10 mW optical power from a PM fiber with APC connector, polarization extinction ratio better than 20 dB, operation at 1156.839 nm with a tuning range exceeding 35 nm, linewidth under 5 kHz at 100 microseconds integration time, physical dimensions no larger than 250 mm x 125 mm x 40 mm for the combined laser and controller, warranty exceeding 22 months, PZT-based slow feedback with bandwidth over 5 kHz, and for the modulator, feedback bandwidth over 450 kHz, range over ±5 MHz, and power loss under 3.5 dB. Responses must also include typical lead time after order receipt and any additional relevant information to assist in finalizing acquisition strategy. The government is particularly interested in identifying U.S.-based manufacturers and will consider all small business set-aside categories, with the potential to award as a small business set-aside if at least two qualified small businesses are identified. Delivery must be completed within 12 weeks after receipt of order, and performance will occur in Boulder, Colorado. Submissions are due by June 26, 2026, and must be sent electronically to Angela Hitt at angela.hitt@nist.gov. Proprietary information must be clearly marked, and company sales brochures will not be accepted. U.S. citizenship is required for personnel accessing the site, and foreign nationals must be preregistered at least 30 days in advance. No compensation will be provided for responses to this market research.
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Boulder, CO, 80305, USASet-Aside
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Submission Closed
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National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
Acquisition Management Division
Sources Sought for Commercial Product Purchase
THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTATION.
It is a market research tool being used to determine potential and eligible business firms that can provide the product described herein prior to determining the method of acquisition.
The National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST) seeks information on vendors that can provide a Compact 1156 nm Fiber Laser per the specifications attached herein.
This announcement is not a Request for Proposals or Quotes (RFP/RFQ) and does not commit the Government to award a contract now or in the future. The information contained in this notice is DRAFT only and, as such, is subject to change prior to the issuance of a solicitation. No solicitation is available currently. Additionally, the Government is not obligated to and will not pay for any information received from potential sources because of this Sources Sought announcement. The results of this Sources Sought will be utilized to determine if any Small Business Set-aside opportunities exist. All Small Business Set-aside categories will be considered. In addition, this market research tool is being used to identify potential and eligible firms, of all sizes, who manufacture the Compact 1156 nm Fiber Laser in the U.S. prior to determining the method of acquisition and issuance of a solicitation. PLEASE INDICATE WHAT COUNTRY MANUFACTURES THIS PRODUCT.
After the results of this market research are obtained and analyzed, NIST may conduct a competitive or non-competitive procurement on the System for Award Management (sam.gov) and subsequently award a contract. If at least two qualified small businesses are identified during this market research stage that can fulfill the requirement, in accordance with the Specifications, then this acquisition shall be solicited as a small business set aside, however, NIST is seeking responses from ALL responsible sources, including large and small businesses. Responses should include the country where the product is manufactured.
This requirement is assigned a NAICS code of 334516, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees.
Interested business organizations that believe they can meet the requirements should submit electronic copies of their capability statement. Please limit responses to four (4) pages or less. Responses should include the following information:
- Name of the company that will provide the product(s).
- Name of the company that will manufacture the product.
- County of origin or manufacture of the product.
- Spec/data sheets and examples of products that meet the specifications that demonstrate experience in meeting the requirements of this procurement.
- Typical lead time to deliver the product after receipt of order
- Any other relevant information that is not listed above that the Government should consider in developing its minimum specifications and finalizing its market research.
(Company sales brochures or marketing packages will not be considered.)
Any proprietary information should be so marked. The written capability statement should be received by the Contract Specialist, Angela Hitt, via email at angela.hitt@nist.gov no later than the date and time posted in this notice. No quotes will be accepted at this time and will not be considered.
REQUIREMENTS OVERVIEW:
See the attached Requirements and Specifications document
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