The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Research Laboratory awarded a $176,520.00 firm fixed price purchase order to Toptica Photonics Inc., a privately held technology company that develops and produces specialized laser systems. The contract is for a 553 nm laser system with associated options, including a frequency-doubled high-power laser, high-power surcharge, electro-optic modulator, automatic alignment optimization, and chiller. The unique features of the 553 nm laser system, such as its wavelength, output power, tuning range, linewidth, and modulation capability, were determined to only be available from Toptica Photonics. This was a sole-source procurement, with no set-aside designation, and the contract is expected to be completed by November 27, 2023.
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