Tunable Laser System with Reference Wavemeter for Wavelength Scanning and Locking

The solicitation seeks a single Tunable Laser System with an integrated reference wavemeter for precise wavelength scanning and locking, intended to support NIST’s research in quantum networking and nanoscale device characterization. The system must deliver continuous lasing output with a coarse tuning range of 861 nm ±10 nm, fiber-coupled output power of at least 25 mW, an optical linewidth no wider than 100 kHz, mode-hop-free tuning of at least 30 GHz, wavelength measurement resolution of 5 MHz or better, and the ability to lock to a user-defined wavelength using USB and TCP/IP communication interfaces. All equipment must be new, delivered in original manufacturer packaging under FOB Destination terms, and accompanied by a 12-month warranty. The item is to be delivered within 26 weeks after receipt of order to the National Institute of Standards and Technology in Gaithersburg, Maryland, where government acceptance testing will occur. The solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation under FAR Part 12 for commercial items, requiring a firm-fixed-price response, with award based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology—technical acceptability being a non-negotiable gate, and price being the determining factor among fully compliant offers. The contract requires electronic submission of three volumes: a technical quotation demonstrating full compliance with performance specifications, a price quotation with unit and total costs, and a terms and conditions response explicitly acknowledging all clauses without exceptions. Proposals must be submitted by email to ranae.armstrong@nist.gov with a copy to donald.collie@nist.gov no later than May 7, 2026, with the solicitation number included in the subject line. Offerors must have an active Unique Entity Identifier in SAM.gov and complete all required representations via that system, including size status, tax liability, and anti-trafficking certifications. Special contractual requirements include indemnification for patent infringement, remittance of overpayments, interest on overdue amounts, adherence to federal laws on procurement integrity and kickbacks, and compliance with the Anti-Deficiency Act. Invoices must be submitted through the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), and the Government retains audit rights under the Comptroller General’s authority. Amendment 0001 extended the response deadline and provided official responses to pre-solicitation questions. No set-aside provisions apply, and the NAICS code is 334516 with no socioeconomic preferences. There are