The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) awarded a firm-fixed-price purchase order to NKT Photonics Inc., a foreign-owned manufacturer of photonics equipment, for a low-frequency noise continuous wave fiber laser. The $18,690.25 contract does not have a set-aside designation. The laser system is to be delivered by November 4, 2024, and will support NIST's research and development activities across scientific and defense applications. NKT Photonics has previously received various federal contract awards from agencies such as the Department of Defense, NASA, and NIH for specialized photonics technologies, including laser systems, optical fibers, and laser amplifiers. This contract was awarded based on a pre-solicitation market research effort by NIST to identify eligible vendors, including small businesses, that can provide the required laser system.