002 Requirements.docx

NIST Requirements Document

Entangled Photon Source (EPS) and Polarization Analyzers (PA)

I. Introduction/Background:

The NIST Computing and Communications Theory group applies expertise in mathematical subdisciplines such as combinatorics, graph theory, network science, operations research, optimization, discrete nonlinear dynamics, computational geometry, quantum mechanics, and information theory. Researchers apply their knowledge and skills in areas such as the fundamental models of physics, chemistry, biology, and information systems, complex systems analysis, pattern recognition, and quantum computing and communications. In collaboration with NIST and outside scientists, the group develops, analyzes, and applies related mathematical methods and tools for critical problems of measurement science at NIST, and develops mathematical foundations for the measurement science of information systems. In addition, our group is planning to develop new schemes and protocols for quantum networking and is planning to perform experiments to test these protocols in the newly developed DC-region Quantum Network (DCQNet),a collaborative quantum networking effort between government agencies. To allow for collaboration with the Army Research Lab (ARL) within the DCQNet and explore cutting-edge measurement science, we need a rate-variable and rate-lockable polarization entangled fiber-coupled source along with two fiber-coupled polarization analyzers with dual polarization outputs.

Purpose:

The purpose of this requirement is to obtain one Entangled Photon Source (EPS) and two (2) Polarization Analyzers (PA) manufactured by Nucrypt, LLC. The EPS and PAs will assist NIST in achieving the goal of developing a measurement and testbed infrastructure to test and validate the performance of optical quantum components on the NIST Gaithersburg campus. In addition, the DCQNet is currently being developed for online deployment. To distribute and characterize polarization entanglement between at least two DCQNet agencies over a fiber-based link, NIST requires a polarization entangled source that matches the source of the other agency (ARL).

This is a sole source requirement. Only the Nucrypt, LLC equipment is acceptable to ensure continuity of research science between ARL and NIST; ARL is using the same Nucrypt, LLC equipment and NIST’s must match for standardization of data. NIST will implement the detection and quantum state metrology required to detail the polarization performance of the links within the DCQNet fiber infrastructure. Building upon the entanglement distribution between the two agencies, NIST will further distribute and switch entanglement through different international telecommunications union (ITU) channels to more than two agencies. As a major scientific achievement, NIST plans to demonstrate entanglement swapping, where a major goal is to examine matched photon sources.

II. Minimum Requirements:

The system shall meet or exceed the salient characteristics identified below. All items must be new. Used or remanufactured equipment will not be considered for award. Experimental, prototype, or custom items will not be considered. The use of “gray market” components not authorized for sale in the U.S. by the proposer is not acceptable. All line items shall be shipped in the original manufacturer’s packaging and include all original documentation and software, when applicable.

The Contractor shall provide a Firm Fixed Price Quotation for the following CLINS.

Contract Line Item 0001: The Contractor shall provide a quantity of one (1) Nucrypt, LLC Entangled Photon Source (EPS) and two (2) Nucrypt, LLC Polarization Analyzers (PA) in accordance with the following technical specifications.

· 1 Entangled Photon Source (EPS-1000-cc-PPLN):

· Consist of a Rate-variable and rate-lockable polarization entangled fiber-coupled source with rates up to 50 MHz.

· Nonlinearity must be based on a periodically poled lithium niobate waveguide.

· Broad-band raw entangled output must be provided

· A filtering system must be provided with at least two signal/idler pairs split out to individual fibers, thus four output fibers

· Source must have its degeneracy of 1552 ± 1 nm to match partner source

· 2 Polarization Analyzers (PA-1000-P-DA):

· Analyzers must be fiber-coupled

· Analyzers must have dual polarization outputs.

· Analyzers must include the Nucrypt digital alignment (DA) feature.

III. Onsite Installation:

N/A

IV. Delivery:

Delivery shall be FOB destination and shall occur within 14 weeks after contractor receipt of order. FOB Destination means: The contractor shall pack and mark the shipment in conformance with carrier requirements, deliver the shipment in good order and condition to the point of delivery specified in the purchase order, be responsible for any loss of and/or damage to the goods occurring before receipt and acceptance of the shipment by the consignee at the delivery point specified in the purchase order; and pay all charges to the specified point of delivery. The contractor shall deliver all Line Items to:

Delivery shall be made to the NIST Shipping and Receiving address identified below. The delivery will then be directed to the equipment’s final destination, also identified below.

NIST Shipping & Receiving 100 Bureau Drive Building 301 Gaithersburg, MD 20899-0001 NIST Final Equipment Destination:

The National Institute of Standards and Technology 100 Bureau Drive, Building 220 Gaithersburg, MD 20899-1640 V. Inspection and Acceptance:

NIST will inspect delivered products within 14 business days after delivery to ensure that they conform to the requirements identified in this Statement of Need. If all performance testing, as described below, is approved and all other requirements are met and the equipment is operational, the product shall be accepted.

In addition to the inspection and acceptance terms articulated in 52.212-4, the Government reserves the right to perform such performance tests and evaluations as defined below to verify specified system performance. Such tests and evaluations, if performed, shall be conducted within the environment that the system is to be operated. The Contractor has the right to be present during the tests and evaluations, if performed, at the Contractor’s expense.

The scope of general inspection included:

· An operational evaluation of polarization entangled fiber-coupled source and evaluation of the two fiber-coupled polarization analyzers

A visual inspection of the system will be performed by the NIST TPOC to identify defects or any form of indication that the system was damaged during transport to NIST. The Government shall have sole discretion to require repair or replacement of damaged and/or nonconforming supplies at no cost to the Government. The Government at any time prior to acceptance shall reject the system due to defects and/or nonconformance.

The vendor is responsible for latent defects discovered any time after final inspection. However, the extent of its liability shall be prorated over the useful life of the system.

The place of acceptance shall be:

100 Bureau Drive Building 220 Gaithersburg, MD 20899

Ownership (title) of polarization entangled fiber-coupled source and two fiber-coupled polarization analyzers shall transfer to NIST upon acceptance.

VI. Warranty

The contractor shall warrant the entire system in accordance with the Original Equipment Manufacturer’s commercial item warranty terms and conditions, to include at minimum parts and labor, for a minimum of 12 months in accordance with terms in FAR 52.212-4.

VII. Payment Schedule

The Contractor shall be paid, in accordance with Net 30-day payment terms, upon receipt and acceptance of a proper invoice, in accordance with the following schedule:

1. 100% after receipt and acceptance of the fully delivered system.

2. The Government anticipates inspection will occur upon:

a. After the testing procedures set forth in this document have been complete

NOTE: Partial shipments and partial invoices will not be accepted, unless otherwise requested and accepted by the Contracting Officer prior to award offer. Proposed payment schedules shall be submitted with vendor’s response to the RFQ for consideration.