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Request for Information/Sources Sought Notice Commercial Supply Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order Title: Sources Sought Notice for a CW UV Laser Notice ID Number: NB305000-26-00682

PURPOSE

The purpose of this sources sought notice is to conduct market research and identify potential sources of commercial products/services that satisfy the Government’s anticipated needs. This notice shall not be construed as a Request for Quote. Respondents are advised that the U.S. Government will not pay for information or administrative costs incurred in the response to this notice. All costs associated with responding to the notice will be solely at the interested party’s expense. Not responding to this notice does not preclude participation in any future RFQ or other solicitation (if any are issued). This is a market survey, not a pre-solicitation notice. There is no formal solicitation available at this time. No award will be made as a result of this market survey. If a formal solicitation is generated at a later date, a pre-solicitation notice will be published. Respondents will not be notified of the results of this survey, or results of information submitted. The government is seeking a domestic product, if commercially available, that meets all the technical specifications provided in this document below.

BACKGROUND

NIST requires a laser system that is continuous wave (CW) and emits in the ultraviolet (UV) to enable efficient photoemission-based measurements. This acquisition will allow the project to expand its photoemission electron spectroscopy and microscopy metrology capabilities. The CW UV laser will be used as a photon source required for electron microscopy and spectroscopy to measure changes in chemical and spatial structure as a result to pre-bonding processes. Because of this, the light has a maximum wavelength for this process to occur and therefore the requirement of light must be in the ultraviolet regime. The laser system consists of a laser unit, electronics to control the laser, and a cooling system. A continuous wave with high power is necessary for the measurements to not be distorted spatially or energetically.

SCOPE

The Contractor shall deliver a quantity of (1) CW UV laser, inclusive of FOB Destination delivery terms (or equivalent INCOTERM) and one year warranty.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Description: CW UV Laser Quantity: One (1) A. Technical Specifications:

a. The laser system must include in one housing unit not exceeding 80 mm [width] by 120 mm [length] by 40 mm [height]

a. The wavelength output from the laser system must be monochromatized at a single wavelength

b. The single wavelength output from the laser system must be between 290 nm and 320 nm

c. Laser output must have an output power of at least 40 mW at the specified wavelength.

d. Laser output drive mode must be continuous wave (CW)

e. Must provide a TEM00 spatial mode at the output of the Laser. The beam quality factor M2 must be less than or equal to 1.1

f. Must have a polarization ratio of at least 100:1

g. Must have a pointing stability of less than 10 μradian per °C

h. Must have a beam diameter of 0.7 mm ± 15%

i. Must provide output power stability of less than 2% rms.

j. Must have a power supply that enables hands-free operation of pump laser

k. The system shall include a heat sink to cool any component of the laser system that requires it.

l. The system must be powered by 120 VAC at 60 Hz.

m. The Contractor shall provide one operations and maintenance manual (electronic or hard copy) that includes, at a minimum, proper operation, routine maintenance, troubleshooting the instrument, and any controlling software.

NOTICE RESPONSE

Interested firms/companies are encouraged to respond to this notice by submitting documentation that clearly demonstrates how the minimum requirements and technical specifications will be met. Response which merely repeat the minimum requirements, and technical specifications without providing demonstration of how the minimum requirements and technical specifications will be met, will not be considered or evaluated by the government. Responses can demonstrate their capabilities to meet the requirements and specifications described above by providing brochures, manuals, reports, demonstration videos, other technical data, and identification of current customers.

In responding to this notice, please DO NOT PROVIDE PROPRIETARY INFORMATION. In addition to the technical documentation, the response must include the following:

· Company name and address

· Point of Contact for questions and/or clarifications, including telephone number and email address

· Teaming partners (if applicable)

· For supplies – If the supply is a commercial off the shelf item, modified commercial off the shelf item, or prototype.

· Any additional information as deemed pertinent by the respondent.

The Government will accept written questions by email to Contract Specialist Ranae Armstrong at ranae.armstrong@nist.gov and Contracting Officer Don Collie at Donald.collie@nist.gov. Questions must be submitted by 03/16/26, 4:00pm, ET to receive a government response. Telephone and faxed inquiries will not be accepted.

Interested responses must be submitted to Contract Specialist Ranae Armstrong at ranae.armstrong@nist.gov and Contracting Officer Don Collie at Donald.collie@nist.gov no later than 03/19/26, 4:00pm, ET. Telephone and faxed responses will not be accepted.