Ultra Low Noise Laser

The Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology in Gaithersburg, Maryland, is seeking two ultra-low-noise continuous wave laser systems to support research in nonlinear integrated photonics within the Microsystems and Nanotechnology Division. These laser sources must be turnkey systems, fully integrated with all necessary control electronics to ensure ultra-low-noise operation, and must match in nominal specifications to enable consistent experimental results. The solicitation, identified as 1333ND26QNB680343, was posted on July 10, 2026, with responses due by July 17, 2026, and is issued under NAICS code 334516 for laser equipment manufacturing, with no set-aside designation applied. Robert Singman is the primary point of contact for inquiries and can be reached via email or phone. The place of performance is confirmed as Gaithersburg, Maryland, and the contract is categorized as a combined solicitation. However, critical details including pricing, evaluation factors, delivery timelines, inspection criteria, packaging requirements, contract clauses, and administrative data are not available in the provided documentation due to system access restrictions or missing content. The estimated contract value and specific technical specifications beyond the requirement for ultra-low-noise, turnkey operation remain unspecified in the publicly accessible metadata.