Sources Sought Notice for Continuous Wave Parametric Oscillator (CW OPO) Laser System

The Department of Commerce National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has issued a Sources Sought Notice, solicitation number NIST-SS26-CHIPS-16, to conduct market research for a commercial continuous wave optical parametric oscillator (CW OPO) laser system. This notice is intended to gauge market capabilities and inform future procurements; it is not a formal solicitation, and no award will be made as a result of this notice. The system must include a pump laser source with a fiber-coupled output pickoff port, signal and idler laser outputs with specific tunable ranges and power requirements, control electronics compatible with 110V US outlets and Windows-based PCs, a wavelength meter with an absolute accuracy of 200 MHz or better, and stabilization controls for precision wavelength control. All necessary optical fibers, switches, connectors, and cables must be included in the solution. Interested respondents must provide detailed company information, including their Unique Entity ID and business size classification under NAICS code 334516. Submissions should include product identification, manufacturer status, performance capabilities that meet or exceed the draft minimum specifications, and typical manufacturer standard terms and conditions. Additionally, NIST is requesting pricing information, delivery timelines, and feedback on whether the draft specifications are unduly restrictive. Responses must be submitted in Word, Excel, or PDF format to the primary point of contact, and the government explicitly requests that no proprietary information be included in the submissions.