Tunable Laser

The contract calls for a tunable laser system capable of operating continuously over a wavelength range from 1480 to 1640 nanometers without mode hopping. It requires a narrow laser linewidth of less than 200 kHz and precise wavelength control, with a setting resolution of 0.1 picometers or better, wavelength accuracy within ±15 picometers, and stability within ±5 picometers under typical operating conditions. The laser must maintain a minimum output power of 7 dBm throughout the tuning range and support rapid wavelength sweeps from 1 to 200 nm/s with programmable control, alongside fine tuning capability over at least 10 GHz. The output should be fiber-coupled to standard single-mode fibers with polarization-maintaining options, and the system must feature remote control interfaces including USB, GPIB, and Ethernet. This acquisition is issued by the Department of Defense under a total small business set-aside and is classified under NAICS code 334516. The solicitation number is W911S226U3380, with responses due by June 12, 2026. The work is to be performed for the W6QM MICC at Fort Drum, NY, and the primary point of contact is Brian Holloway. The contract calls for a combined type procurement, emphasizing advanced optical performance and versatile control capabilities for applications requiring highly stable and precisely tunable laser sources.