Attachment 1 - Specifications Draft.pdf

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Sources Sought - Narrow Linewidth Laser Federal contract opportunity
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NB672000-26-02021
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Department of Commerce National Institute of Standards and Technology

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This is a Requirements/Specification Document for the procurement of a narrow-linewidth laser system by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Communications Technology Laboratory, Radio Frequency Technology Division. NIST seeks one narrow-linewidth laser operating at 1550 nm in the C-band to serve as an ultra-stable optical frequency reference for electro-optic waveform metrology, coherent timing distribution, and synchronization applications. The laser must deliver single-frequency, continuous-wave output with linewidth below 1 Hz class (Whispering Gallery Mode ultra-narrow linewidth), minimum optical output power of 20 mW, and a 10 GHz thermal tuning range with frequency tuning sensitivity of 10–25 MHz/V. The system requires integrated driver/controller electronics, external frequency modulation capability from DC to 100 kHz bandwidth, and a fine tuning range of ±100 MHz. The equipment must be new and covered by the original manufacturer's full warranty with U.S.-based service support.

The laser shall be delivered to NIST-Boulder, Mail Stop 672.00, 325 Broadway, Boulder, CO 80305, attention Ladan Arissian. Electronic manuals must be provided. Acceptance is not expected to exceed seven business days. Vendors must possess an Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) and an active Unique Entity Identification Number (UEI) on SAM.gov at the time of award. Base manufacturer warranty of one year is acceptable; no additional installation, training, calibration, maintenance, or government-furnished material requirements are specified. The document does not specify response dates, award dates, pricing terms, or set-asides.

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Requirements / Specification Document

TITLE: Narrow Linewidth Laser

Requesting Laboratory / Division / Group:

Communications Technology Laboratory Radio Frequency Technology Division High-Speed Waveform Metrology Group (672.03)

General Statement of Need:

The requested narrow-linewidth laser system shall provide an ultra-stable optical frequency reference at 1550 nm to support traceable electro-optic waveform metrology, coherent timing distribution, and synchronization applications. The laser shall operate in the C-band and provide single-frequency continuous-wave output with an ultra-narrow linewidth (< 1 Hz class) suitable for coherent optical referencing and phase-stable measurement architectures. The system shall include integrated driver and controller electronics with thermal frequency tuning capability over approximately 10 GHz and support external frequency modulation through a low-RAM modulation input with bandwidth from DC to approximately 100 kHz. The laser shall provide fiber-coupled output near 1550 nm with output power around 20 mW and shall support stable operation in laboratory environments requiring low phase noise, high coherence length, and long-term frequency stability. The narrow-linewidth optical source is required to establish traceability to precision frequency and timing references for electro-optic sampling, dual-comb waveform reconstruction, and ultrafast metrology systems.

Item Specifications and Quantities:

Item 1: Narrow Linewidth Laser

Quantity: 1 EACH

Specifications: 1.1 Operating wavelength: 1550.00 nm (vacuum)

1.2 Optical output power: 20 mW minimum

1.3 Laser linewidth: <1 Hz class (“Whispering Gallery Mode”

ultra-narrow linewidth)

1.4 Operating mode: Single-frequency, single-mode CW

operation

1.5 Frequency tuning range: 10 GHz thermal tuning range

1.6 Frequency tuning rate: 100 MHz/s

1.7 Integrated driver/controller electronics

1.8 External Frequency Modulation

1.9 External Modulation Bandwidth: DC to 100 kHz

1.10 Frequency tuning sensitivity: 10–25 MHz/V typical

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1.11 Fine tuning range: ±100 MHz typical

1.12 Low residual amplitude modulation (Low-RAM) architecture

1.13 Provides ultra-stable optical frequency reference for

traceability to precision timing and frequency standards

1.14 The equipment must be new (not refurbished or

reconditioned) and covered by the original manufacturer’s full warranty with service provided by that manufacturer’s U.S.-based service organization

Vendor Requirements

1. Possess at time of award/contracting an Export Control Classification Number (ECCN).

2. Possess at time of award/contracting a Unique Entity Identification Number (UEI) which registration is listed as “Active” on the GSA System for Award Management (SAM.gov).

Procurement Support Information and Ancillary Services:

[Provide input for each section Below or Mark Not Applicable (N/A)]

Section Requirements/Specifications

Planning Considerations

☒ N/A

☐ List any visits required to allow potential vendors to see site specific constraints.

[Explain Requirements.]

☐ US citizen required on-site (foreign nationals require pre-registration 30 days prior to visit.)

☐ Vendor Representative On-Site more than three (3) days.

☐ Other Considerations:

[List other considerations to ensure an accurate quote.]

Shipping & Delivery

☐ N/A

Shipping Address:

☒ NIST-Boulder ATTN: Ladan Arissian Mail Stop: 672.00 325 Broadway Boulder, CO 80305

☐ NIST-Gaithersburg

ATTN:

Mail Stop:

100 Bureau Dr Gaithersburg MD 20899

☐ [Alternate Shipping Address]

Shipping Criteria:

☐ Partial Delivery Acceptable

☐ [Enter Shipping and Delivery information by item.]

☐ Direct Delivery to OU Building Required

[Explain Need for Requirement] Building /Room Number: [Enter Building/Room Number]

☐ Building has Loading Dock Containerization Preference: [Enter Container Type]

Other Requirements:

[List Any Other Requirement] Delivery Date Criteria:

☐ Delivery Shall Be Competed No Later Than:

Click or tap to enter a date.

☐ Delivery Shall Be Made No Earlier Than:

Click or tap to enter a date.

☐ Scheduled Deliveries:

Item Number Due Date

☐ Other:

[List Other Shipping, Delivery or Special Requirements.]

Electronic Media

☐ N/A [Enter Electronic Media Requirements by Item.]

☐ Software

☒ Electronic Manuals

☐ License Key

☐ Other:

[List Any Other Electronic Media Requirements]

☐ US Government Email Address for Software Delivery:

[Enter Address]

Installation

☒ N/A

[Enter Installation Requirements by Item]

☐ Vendor Technician on Site

☐ Rigging

☐ Uncrating / Unpackaging

☐ Removal of Packaging Material

☐ Equipment Set Up

☐ Start-Up Services

☐ Turnkey Installation

☐ Other:

[Enter Details]

NOTE: TPOC shall be the coordination POC.

Facility / Utility Considerations

☒ N/A

[List Site Specific Utility Considerations by Item]

☐ OFPM Work Order Numbers

[List Work Order Numbers]

☐ Power Available

Voltage: [Enter voltage] (V)

Maximum Current: [Enter max current draw] (A)

Phase: [Choose Phase]

Frequency: [Typically 60Hz] (Hz)

NEMA Plug Type: [Enter Plug Type] (i.e.: NEMA L5-20P)

Environment: [Choose Environment]

Other Power Considerations:

[List Any Other Power Considerations.]

☐ Utility Connections:

[List Relevant Available Utilities, Pressure(s) and Flowrate(s).]

☐ Other Considerations:

[List Other Considerations to Ensure an Accurate Quote.]

Inspection and Acceptance

[Inspection Requirements Per Item (Who, When, What, Where)]

☐ On-Site

☐ N/A ☒ Acceptance Not Expected to Exceed 7 Business Days

☐ Acceptance Expected to Exceed 7 Business Days:

[Duration]

☐ Inspection and Acceptance Plan:

[Explanation]

[Enter Other Requirements]

Training

Training Requirements (Who, When, What, Where)

☐ Number of Trainees: [Enter Number of Trainees]

☐ On-Site

☐ Off-Site Location: [Enter Location(s)]

Is Trainee Travel Required: [Choose Answer]

Scope of Training ☐ Operation ☐ Maintenance ☐ Troubleshooting

☐ Safety ☐ Other

[Enter Other Scope of Training Requirements] ☐ Training Materials to be Provided by Government:

[Describe Materials]

☐ Training Materials to be Provided by Vendor:

[Describe Materials]

☐ Other

[Enter Other Training Requirements]

NOTE: SME shall be coordination POC.

Warranty

☐ N/A

Base Manufacturer Warranty is acceptable

Warranty Length: 1-Year

What is included?

☐ Labor ☐ Parts ☐ Travel

☐ Cost and Liability for Returns

☐ Other [Enter Other Requirements]

☐ 1 Option Period

☐ 2 Option Periods

☐ 3 Option Periods

☐ 4 Option Periods (Maximum)

Calibration

[Describe Calibration Requirements Per Item] Calibration Plan Length: [i.e. 3 - Years] What is Included?

☐ Labor ☐ Spare Parts ☐ Consumables

☐ Travel ☐ Cost and Liability for Shipment

☐ Software Updates ☐ Manuals

☐ Other

[Enter Other Requirements] ☐ Requirements:

[Enter Requirements] (i.e.: On-Site Within 72 hours, etc.)

☐ 1 Option Period Length: [i.e. 1 – Year / 6 - Months]

☐ 2 Option Periods

Maintenance

[Describe Maintenance Requirements Per Item] Maintenance Plan Length: [i.e. 3 - Years] What is Included?

☐ Labor ☐ Spare Parts ☐ Consumables

☐ Travel ☐ Cost and Liability for Shipment

☐ Software Updates ☐ Manuals

☐ Other

☐ Requirements:

[Enter Requirements] (i.e.: On-Site Within 72 hours, etc.)

☐ 1 Option Period Length: [i.e. 1 – Year / 6 - Months]

☐ 2 Option Periods

Government Furnished Material / Equipment

☒ N/A

List Any Government Furnished Material / Equipment Per Item]

☐ Samples for Testing

☐ Equipment which will leave Government Site

Description:

Serial Number:

NIST Property Number:

[Enter Description] [Enter Serial Number] [Enter NIST Property Number]

☐ Other: [Enter Other Details]

Travel

[Describe any Travel Requirements Per Item]

☐ Explain:

[Enter Justification / Requirement]

NOTE TO VENDOR: To the maximum extent possible, include travel requirement estimates as part of pertinent sections above (Installation, Maintenance, Repair, etc.). Otherwise, Travel will be a separate line item, reimbursable per the Federal Travel Regulation.

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