Tunable Low-noise Short Wavelength Visible Coherent Light Source System

The Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking a firm-fixed-price quotation for a Tunable Low-noise Short Wavelength Visible Coherent Light Source System under solicitation number 1333ND26QNB680277, which is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5 and classified under NAICS code 334511. The requirement calls for a single frequency-doubled fiber amplifier capable of generating at least 200 mW of continuous-wave 780 nm coherent light from an input of no more than 10 mW of 1560 nm light, with PM fiber coupling and FC/APC termination on both input and output, housed in a single unit fitting within a standard 19-inch rack or smaller. All items must be new, commercially available, and not prototypes, used, refurbished, or gray market components; packaging must include original manufacturer’s documentation and software, and shipments must be delivered FOB Destination in good order and condition to NIST’s Gaithersburg, Maryland facility. Technical compliance is a pass/fail gate requiring strict adherence to performance specifications, and only new, fully qualified systems with verifiable evidence of conformance—not assertions of intent—will be considered. Offerors must demonstrate technical capability through detailed citations linking their proposal to each SOW requirement and provide manufacturer authorization as needed. Quotations must be submitted electronically by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on June 24, 2026, in three separate volumes: a technical quotation with evidence of compliance with each SOW item, a separate price quotation listing all costs including shipping and tariffs, and a terms and conditions volume addressing any exceptions to solicitation clauses using prescribed language. SAM registration must be active at submission, award, performance, and final payment, and only small businesses meeting the set-aside criteria are eligible. Evaluation will be based on best value, prioritizing technical capability over price, with the possibility of selecting a higher-priced quotation if it demonstrates superior performance such as lower optical loss. Payment is contingent upon full installation and acceptance by NIST’s technical point of contact, with invoicing required via email to INVOICE@NIST.GOV or through the IPP system, including full contract and CLIN details. The contractor must comply with federal statutes on procurement integrity, kickbacks, work hours, and tax liabilities, and warranty that the delivered system is merchantable and fit