Laser Wavelength Meter

The Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), through its Physical Measurements Lab’s Neutral Atom Optical Clocks Group, is seeking a single Laser Wavelength Meter under solicitation NB688000-26-02463 to support precision optical frequency measurements for atomic clock research. The device must measure laser wavelengths across a range of 330 nm to 1180 nm with an accuracy of ±10 MHz or better between 375 nm and 1180 nm, and a wavelength resolution of 200 kHz or better. It must include an integrated 1x8 Photonic Crystal Fiber endlessly single-mode switch to handle up to eight laser inputs simultaneously without loss of accuracy and offer PID-based frequency stabilization for all eight inputs via programmable analog voltage control. The instrument must operate autonomously in tandem with external calibration sources to ensure long-term stability, feature USB control and a graphical user interface, and maintain performance under environmental conditions ranging from 0 to 40°C and air pressures of 440 to 900 mmHg. Delivery, installation, and training must be completed within 14 weeks of contract award, and the government will conduct acceptance testing over a 21-day period post-delivery. The Base Manufacturer Warranty is acceptable, and coordination for installation and training will be managed by the Technical Point of Contact or Contracting Officer’s Representative. The contract is solicited as a combined action with no set-aside designation, classified under NAICS code 334516, and responses are due by August 20, 2026. The principal point of contact is Lisa Stevens at NIST in Gaithersburg, Maryland, with performance expected in Boulder, Colorado. No pricing details, evaluation criteria, contract clauses, or specific packaging or invoicing instructions are provided in the available documentation.