Tunable Laser System with Reference Wavemeter for Wavelength Scanning and Locking

The contract solicits proposals for a Tunable Laser System equipped with a Reference Wavemeter designed for precise wavelength scanning and locking capabilities. This procurement is managed by the Department of Commerce, specifically the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), based in Gaithersburg, Maryland. The solicitation was posted on May 26, 2026, with a response deadline set for May 29, 2026. The contract type is combined, indicating it may include multiple contract types, and there is no set-aside designation applied. Interested parties are directed to review attached amendment 0001, which contains the government’s responses to submitted questions and extends the original response due date. Additional documents provide response instructions and other pertinent details necessary for proposal submission. The contract falls under NAICS code 334516, relating to manufacturing electronic and precision instruments. Points of contact for the acquisition are Ranae M. Armstrong (primary) and Donald Collie (secondary), both reachable via email, to assist potential vendors with inquiries. The place of performance is the NIST facility in Gaithersburg, Maryland.