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Sources Sought Photodissociation Laser

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OU68-FY26-268-NEWFederal

Submission Closed06/15/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice to identify capable vendors who can provide a single AlH+ photodissociation laser meeting precise technical specifications for use in optical frequency standards and trapped ion precision measurements. The laser must be a continuous wave system operating at 360.4 nm ± 0.1 nm with a minimum output power of 20 mW, power stability under 2% over eight hours in a temperature-controlled environment, and a free-space TEM00 beam with M2 ≤ 1.1 and divergence ≤ 1.0 mm. It must include all necessary cables and heat sinks, and the vendor must provide on-site installation, performance confirmation, and comprehensive training for laboratory personnel in operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and safety of the frequency doubling unit. The product must be delivered, installed, and fully operational within six weeks after order placement, with acceptance by the government to be completed within 14 business days. The acquisition is assigned NAICS code 334516 with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees, and NIST will consider all small business set-aside categories if at least two qualified small businesses are identified during this research phase. All respondents must disclose the country of manufacture and provide a capability statement of four pages or less, including the names of the offering and manufacturing entities, technical documentation demonstrating compliance, typical lead time, and any additional relevant information. Sales brochures and marketing materials are explicitly excluded, and no pricing or formal quotes will be accepted. Responses must be submitted electronically to Lisa Stevens at lisa.stevens@nist.gov by June 15, 2026, with proprietary information clearly marked. Foreign nationals seeking on-site access require pre-registration 30 days in advance, and U.S. citizenship is required for direct access. The notice is strictly for market research and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment to award a contract.

General Info

NIST seeks U.S. suppliers for Low Temperature AlH+ Laser; small businesses encouraged.

Agency

Department Of Commerce NistView Agency

NAICS

334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

Boulder, CO, 80305, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

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AlH+ Photodissociation Laser Requirements and Specifications

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PhaseClosed

PostedJun 5

Sources Sought

Response DeadlineJun 15

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Submission Closed

06/15/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Commerce Nist

Contacts1 person available

OfficeGAITHERSBURG, MD, 20899, USA

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Department Of Commerce Nist

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Office AddressGAITHERSBURG, MD, 20899, USA

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Lisa Stevens

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Full Description

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 Low Temperature AlH+ Photodissociation 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 AlH+ Photodissociation 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, Lisa Stevens, via email at lisa.stevens@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