NB688000-26-01634 Requirements and Specifications.pdf

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This is a Requirements/Specification Document for a Second Harmonic Generation Microscope (Contract NB688000-26-01634) issued by NIST's Physical Measurements Laboratory, Time and Frequency Division, Quantum & Nonlinear Nanophotonics Group. The requirement specifies procurement of a scanning confocal microscope system configured for second harmonic generation (SHG) imaging of electrically poled domains in thin-film lithium niobate. The microscope must operate in reflection mode with high-sensitivity visible wavelength detectors (PMTs), suitable optical filters for pump light rejection, probe beam polarization control, and high magnification objectives (>50x, 100x preferred). Examples of comparable systems include Zeiss 510/780 or equivalent used/refurbished equipment. The specification requires separate pricing for the pulsed laser excitation source, with specifications including pulse width <200 fs, center wavelength ~800 nm with ~200 nm tuning range, and average power >1W (comparable to Coherent Chameleon Ti:Sapphire or Spectra Mai Tai systems, also acceptable in used/refurbished condition).

Deliverables include microscope control software, electronic manuals, one-year full service warranty (covering labor, parts, travel, and returns), and on-site installation and training services. The delivery requirement specifies direct delivery to NIST Boulder with a loading dock available, and installation must be completed within 12 weeks after receipt of order. Training will be provided on-site to two trainees covering operations, maintenance, troubleshooting, and safety. The government anticipates acceptance testing requiring 7 business days. Vendor travel to NIST Boulder is required for initial installation and training. No facility utility considerations, government-furnished materials, or maintenance beyond the warranty period are specified. Used/refurbished equipment is preferred for cost considerations.

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Requirements / Specifications: Second Harmonic Generation MicroscopeNB688000-26- 01634

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TITLE: Second Harmonic Generation Microscope

NB688000-26-01634

Requesting Lab/Division/Group: Physical Measurements Laboratory / Time and Frequency Division / Quantum & Nonlinear Nanophotonics Group

General Statement of Need We require a scanning confocal microscope configured with a pulsed laser source and second harmonic detector. All components may be used/refurbished condition (preferred). The laser should be order of <200 fs pulse duration, with a center wavelength ~800 nm and tunable ~200 nm, avg power >1 W. Typically, these are commercial titanium-sapphire pulsed laser sources.

The microscope must support imaging of electrically poled domains in thin-film lithium niobate.

Imaging is achieved by focusing the pulsed laser onto the thin film and detecting the reflected (reflection mode uses e.g., a dichroic to direct only the SH light to a detector) second harmonic light generated in the sample on a high sensitivity detector (e.g. visible PMT). By scanning the sample stage or beam, the second harmonic light vs. position enables constructing a map/image of the device, sensitive to crystal domain orientation since the detected signal is dependent on second harmonic generation.

Items and/or Ancillary Services

Item 1: Scanning laser confocal microscope, reflection mode, SHG mode, with near-IR fs-pulsed source and high sensitivity visible wavelength detectors (e.g. Zeiss 510/780 or comparable) (used/refurbished is ok/preferred) Quantity: 1 Specifications:

1.1: Scanning laser microscope system with 2 photon/SHG detection / visible wavelength detection capability.

1.2: Reflection mode operation suited to imaging hard, nonlinear optical thin films (lithium niobate) on oxidized silicon wafers (detected light is reflected from wafer and directed to detectors via e.g. inline dichroic).

1.3: High sensitivity detectors (PMTs) suited to visible wavelength operation, sufficiently sensitive for collecting visible SHG light as driven by puled laser source.

1.4 Suitable optical filters for pump light rejection as required to enable high-sensitivity detection of SHG light.

1.5: Probe beam polarization control.

1.6: High magnification microscope objective for image resolution (>50x, 100x preferred).

1.7: Control PC or software

Separately Priced Options and Services:

Item 2: FS-pulsed-class excitation laser center wavelength ~800 nm and auxiliary components for operation (e.g. commercially available Coherent Chameleon Ti:Sapp, Spectra Mai Tai, or comparable) (used/refurb is ok/preferred) ire m en ts

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Quantity: 1 Specifications:

2.1: Pulse width <200 fs.

2.2: center wavelength ~ 800 nm, tuning ~ 200 nm range).

2.3: Avg Power >1W.

2.4: Includes all components required for operation, e.g. chiller if needed.

Item 3: Warranty 1 year full service Item 4: Installation / Training onsite

Service Requirements / Item Specifications

Section Requirements/Specifications Planning Considerations ☒ N/A

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

[Explain requirement here] ☐ US citizen required on-site (foreign nationals require preregistration 30 days prior) ☐ Vendor rep on-site more than three days ☐ Other considerations: [List other considerations to ensure an accurate quote]

Shipping & Delivery ☐ N/A

[Enter shipping and delivery information by item here.] Shipping criteria:

☐ Partial delivery acceptable ☒ Direct delivery to building required Delivery to NIST Boulder shipping/receiving is ok - Building has: ☒ Loading dock ☐ Containerization preference: [Choose container] Other requirements: [List any other requirements here] Delivery date criteria:

☐ Delivery of goods, installation, and training shall be completed no later than:

12 weeks ARO ☐ Deliver no earlier than: [Insert date here] ☐ Other: [List other shipping, delivery, or specil requirements]

Electronic Media ☐ N/A

Microscope control software (optionally, PC with software installed) ☒ Software ☒ Electronic manuals ☐ License Key ☐ Other: [List any other Electronic Media requirements here] [Enter email address for software delivery here]

Installation ☐ N/A

[Enter installation requirements by item here.] ☒ Vendor technician on site ☐ Rigging ☐ Uncrating / Unpackaging ☐ Removal of packaging material ☒ Equipment set up ☒ Start-up services ☐ Turn key installation ire m en ts

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☐ Other [Enter details here.] Note: When installation is required, TPOC or COR shall be the coordination point.

Facility / Utility Considerations ☒ N/A

[List site specific utility considerations by item here.] ☐ OFPM Work Order Number(s) [List any Work Order Number(s) here] ☐ Power available Voltage: [Enter voltage here] (V) Max Current: [Enter max current draw here] (A) Phase: [Choose phase] Frequency: [Typically 60Hz] (Hz) NEMA Plug Type: [Enter plug type here] (i.e.: NEMA L5-20P) Environment: [Choose environment] Other power consideration: [List any other power considerations here] ☐ Utility connections: [List relevant available utilities, pressure(s), and flowrate(s)] ☐ Other considerations: [List other considerations to ensure an accurate quote]

Warranty ☐ N/A

Base Manufacturer Warranty is acceptable One year full service What is included?

☒ Labor ☒ Parts ☒ Travel ☒ Cost and liability for returns ☐ Other: [Enter other requirements here] ☒ Warranty length: 1 year Period Length: 1 year

Training ☐ N/A

[Training requirements (who, when, what, where) here. If on-site, is travel necessary?] ☒ On-site ☐ Off-site location: [Enter location(s) here] ☐ Number of trainees: 2 Scope of training:

☒ Operations ☒ Maintenance ☒ Troubleshooting ☒ Safety ☐ Other: [Enter other scope requirements here] ☐ Training materials to be provided: [Describe requirement here] ☐ Other: Click or tap here to enter text.

Note: When training is required, TPOC or COR shall be the coordination point.

Inspection and Acceptance ☐ N/A

[Enter inspection requirements per item here] ☒ Planned government acceptance testing (7 business days) ☐ Gov’t acceptance expected to take longer than 7 business days: [Duration] ire m en ts

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☐ Inspection and acceptance plan: [Explain here] ☐ Other: [Enter other requirements here]

Maintenance ☒ N/A

[Describe your maintenance requirements per item here] Period Length: [Ex. month, 6 month, year etc.] What is included?

☐ Labor ☐ Spare parts ☐ Consumables ☐ Travel ☐ Cost and liability for returns ☐ Software updates ☐ Manuals ☐ Service plan length: [Enter service plan length here] ☐ Other: [Enter other requirements here] ☐ Requirements: [Enter requirements here] (i.e.: onsite within 72 hours, etc.)

☐ Option Period 1 ☐ Option Period 2 ☐ Option Period 3 ☐ Option Period 4

Government Furnished Material / Equipment ☒ N/A

[List any government furnished material/equipment per item here] ☐ Samples for testing ☐ Government equipment which will leave gov't site (TPOC must coordinate with division property custodian) Serial Number: [Enter Serial Number here] Description: [Enter description here] NIST property number: [Enter NIST property number here] ☐ Other: [Enter other details here]

Travel ☐ N/A

[Describe any travel requirements per item here] ☒ Explain: Vendor will travel to NIST Boulder for initial install and training ☐ Other: [Enter other requirements here] Vendor: To the maximum extent possible, include as part of appropriate sections above (maintenance, repair, etc.). Otherwise, it will be a separate line item, reimbursable per the Federal Travel Regulation.

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