Attachment A - PolAnalyzers Requirements Document.pdf

NIST Requirements Document

Polarization entanglement tomography analyzers

I. Introduction/Background:

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)/Quantum Information 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 experimental quantum optics, 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 and experimental methods and tools for critical problems of measurement science at NIST, and develops mathematical foundations for the measurement science of information systems.

II. Purpose:

The purpose of this acquisition is to obtain 2 polarization entanglement tomography analyzers

(PETA) that can be used in our quantum network testbed to measure a polarization entangled state of light. The PETAs will be used to measure polarization entanglement from our O-band (1324

nm) and 800 nm Rb vapor source. The PETAs will also be used to achieve entanglement swapping on our deployed fiber quantum network testbed. Without PETAs we will not able to provide information on whether the swapping protocol, a fundamental ingredient for quantum networking, has succeeded. The PETAs also need to be compact and automated for implementation in our quantum network nodes. The PETAs will further assist with NIST’s research of developing a moveable measurement test suite for quantum network component and protocol testing, verification, and characterization. This test suite will be implemented on the NIST and University of Maryland campus along with a fiber network dedicated to quantum optical signal transfer between various quantum network nodes.

III. 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 the following polarization entanglement tomography analyzers, in accordance with the specification requirements identified in the following:

CLIN 0001 (QTY-1)

Polarization entanglement tomography analyzer for 1310 nm:

- Must operate at a wavelength range of 1320 ± 20 nm

- Must have one fiber input with FC/APC, SMF

- Must have two fiber outputs after polarizing beam splitter with FC/APC, SMF

- Must have two high-precision rotation stages with one half-wave and one quarter-wave plate

- Must be able to provide measurements in the in the canonical basis {H, V, D, A, R, L}⊗{H, V, D, A, R, L} for precise tomography.

- Device return loss shall be less than 60 dB

- Angular repeatability shall be better than 0.1 degree

- Communication through USB/RS232

- Plug-and-play analyzer with a controller unit

- Compact size and small footprint, not to exceed 5” x 5” x 8” (width x height x depth), excluding input/output fibers.

- Includes software with GUI optimized to take 36 measurements required for calculating the 2-qubit density matrix

CLIN 0002 (QTY-1)

Polarization entanglement tomography analyzer for 800 nm:

- Must operate at a wavelength range of 795 ± 15 nm

- Must have one fiber input with FC/APC, SMF

- Must have two high-precision rotation stages with one half-wave and one quarter-wave plate

- Must have two high-precision rotation stages with one half-wave and one quarter-wave plate

- Must be able to provide measurements in the in the canonical basis {H, V, D, A, R, L}⊗{H, V, D, A, R, L} for precise tomography.

- Device return loss shall be less than 50 dB

- Angular repeatability shall be better than 0.1 degree

- Communication through USB/RS232

- Plug-and-play analyzer with a controller unit

- Compact size and small footprint, not to exceed 5” x 5” x 8” (width x height x depth), excluding input/output fibers.

- Includes software with GUI optimized to take 36 measurements required for calculating the 2-qubit density matrix

IV. Delivery:

Delivery shall be FOB destination and shall occur within 3 months 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:

NIST Shipping & Receiving

100 Bureau Drive

Building 301

Gaithersburg, MD 20899-0001

V. Inspection and Acceptance:

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:

▪ Structural, mechanical, and electrical evaluation of product

▪ An operational evaluation of the PETAs

A visual inspection of the PETAs will be performed by the NIST TPOC to identify defects or any form of indication that the PETAs were 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 PETAs 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 PETAs.

The place of acceptance shall be:

100 Bureau Drive

Building 220

Gaithersburg, MD 20899

Ownership (title) of the PETAs 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 12 months.

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 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 other-wise 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.