Tunable Red Laser

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) plans to award a sole source contract to Toptica Photonics Inc. in Pittsford, New York, for a Tunable Red Laser under statutory authority 41 U.S.C. 1901 and RFO Part 12.102(a), citing the specialized nature of the equipment and the lack of alternative suppliers. The solicitation number is NB3050000-26-01331, classified under NAICS code 334516 for optical instrument and lens manufacturing, and falls under the maintenance, repair, and rebuilding equipment category. The contract will be performed at the vendor’s location in New York with a delivery address in Gaithersburg, Maryland, and the opportunity is designated as a special notice with no set-aside type. Responses must be submitted by August 3, 2026, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time, following a posting date of July 22, 2026. Tish Walker at NIST serves as the primary point of contact, reachable via phone or email for inquiries regarding the procurement.