The National Institute of Standards and Technology issued a purchase order to Toptica Photonics Inc. on September 24, 2026, for a femtosecond laser system, with a ceiling value of $66,190.00 and a firm fixed price. Performance is at Toptica's location in Germany. The order calls for a femtosecond laser system (brand-name or equal to Toptica Photonic FF Ultra 1050 II) and an acousto-optical modulator with integrated driver electronics, each meeting specified technical parameters: center wavelength of 1053 nm ±5 nm, pulse duration under 100 femtoseconds, 80 MHz repetition rate, and average output power exceeding 4W. The system must integrate with NIST's existing Horiba LabRam HR Evolution optical spectrometer and include installation, training for up to four people, and a minimum two-year warranty. Delivery is F.O.B. Destination within three months; payment is 100% upon installation and acceptance. The purchase order was issued under an RFQ originally posted September 14, 2026, with offers due September 18, 2026. Ultimate completion date is December 30, 2026.