Titanium-Sapphire Pumped Optical Parametric Amplifier

The National Research Council of Canada is seeking a single Optical Parametric Oscillator System to be integrated with an existing Coherent Chameleon femtosecond Ti:sapphire laser and a preinstalled OPO for use in quantum and nonlinear optics research. The system must be pumped at a wavelength centered at 800 nm, with an operational range of 750 to 850 nm, accepting a pulse duration of 140 fs FWHM and a repetition rate of 80.25 MHz ± 0.1 MHz, while being capable of handling up to 1.0 W of pump power without damage. The output must be tunable between 1000 nm and 1600 nm with a resolution of no more than 1 nm and deliver a minimum average power of 75 mW at 1100 nm when pumped at 0.8 W. The pulse duration must not exceed 200 fs FWHM, with a time bandwidth product of 0.7 or less and an M squared value of 1.2 or lower. Long-term power stability must remain within ±5% RMS over four hours, and shot-to-shot stability must be better than 3% RMS. The system must include automated motorized wavelength tuning, fit within a 39 cm by 113 cm footprint, and mount to standard optical tables with a 25 mm or 1 inch hole spacing. It must operate within a temperature range of 18°C to 25°C and maintain full compatibility with the existing laser and OPO infrastructure. The procurement is structured as an Advance Contract Award Notice with a sole-source intent, designated under limited tendering due to the technical exclusivity and infrastructure integration requirements. A pre-identified supplier, APE – Applied Physics and Electronics, Inc., is expected to receive the award unless another supplier submits a compliant Statement of Capabilities by the July 3, 2026 deadline at 2:00 PM EST. Suppliers must demonstrate through written documentation that all minimum essential requirements are met; failure to satisfy these benchmarks disqualifies competing bids. Delivery is required by October 1, 2026, within Canada, with no specified pricing or contract value publicly disclosed. Foreground Intellectual Property developed under the contract will vest in the Contractor. All communications and submissions must be directed to Tamara Stabb at the National Research Council of Canada in Ottawa, with no formal inspection, packaging,