The National Institute of Standards and Technology awarded a purchase order to Daylight Solutions Inc. for a high-power tunable infrared quantum cascade laser system valued at $134,050.00 on September 23, 2026, with completion by January 6, 2027.
Performance occurs in San Diego, California. The requirement calls for a quantum cascade laser system with wavelength tunability from 5.7 to 12 micrometers, continuous tuning capability, specified beam quality, pulse control, and stability parameters. One unit must be delivered FOB Destination within 100 calendar days of award. The procurement originated from an RFQ posted August 24, 2026, for commercial items under full and open competition, soliciting firm fixed-price quotations due September 21, 2026. NIST awarded to the lowest-priced technically acceptable offeror.