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STATEMENT OF WORK

Replacement: Single-mode 532 nm laser for Brillouin Light Scattering Spectrometer (High Speed Metrology for Magnetoelectronic Devices and Models) Requesting Lab: National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Applied Physics Division, Spin Electronics Group

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Ferromagnet-based microelectronic devices play an increasingly important role within the semiconductor ecosystem. Magnetic RAM (MRAM) is already replacing embedded Flash memory and is being considered for last-level cache in processors. NIST will address the critical chipmakers need for precise measurement of magnetic material and device parameters, in particular the Heisenberg exchange by expanding measurement methods first developed at NIST. This requires Brillouin Light scattering spectrometers to measure magnetic wavelike excitations. A critical component of these spectrometers is a stable single-mode continuous wave (cw) laser. Lasers have a finite lifetime, and the laser currently used has shown a significant drop in output power, a common precursor to failure. This acquisition is for the exact replacement of the existing Torus 532nm 200mW laser manufactured by Novanta.

SCOPE

The contractor shall deliver a quantity of one (1) Noventa single-mode 532 nm laser, model Torus 532 nm laser, manufactured by Noventa, inclusive of all peripherals, which includes all cables and power supply for laser, 2-year warranty, and FOB Destination delivery terms (or equivalent INCOTERM).

BRAND NAME ONLY JUSTIFICATION

Ferromagnet-based microelectronic devices play an increasingly important role within the semiconductor ecosystem. Magnetic RAM (MRAM) is already replacing embedded Flash memory and is being considered for last-level cache in processors. Our CHIPS funded project "High Speed Metrology for Magnetoelectronic Devices and Models" will address the critical chipmakers need for precise measurement of magnetic material and device parameters, in particular the Heisenberg exchange. This requires Brillouin Light scattering spectrometers to measure magnetic wavelike excitations. The laser of the Brillouin Light Scattering is reaching its end-of-life indicated by a significant drop in laser power and needs to be replaced with the exact model to be readily interchangeable with the existing Torus 532nm 200mW laser. The power may exceed the power of the existing laser and remain technically acceptable.

For the wavelength laser system to be technically acceptable, all the salient characteristics listed below must be met:

1. Readily interchangeable with the existing 200 mW 532nm Torus wavelength system manufactured by Novanta.

2. The laser shall be a diode-pumped solid state (DPSS) laser with an output power of 250 mW at 532 nm

3. The laser shall have a beam diameter between 1.5 mm and 1.9 mm.

4. The laser shall have a beam divergence smaller than 0.5 mrad.

5. The laser beam output shall be at a height of 41 mm or less.

6. Spectral purity of the laser within 30 GHz of the fundamental mode and that higher order modes are suppressed by at least 95 dB compared to the fundamental mode.

7. The length of the laser shall be less than 14.5”.

8. The width of the laser shall be less than 5.6”.

9. The laser shall fit onto a 5.6” wide platform that the laser output is in the center of the 5.6” wide platform.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor shall submit a firm fixed price quotation offering a system that meets all technical specifications 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 Contractor is not acceptable. All line items shall be shipped in the original manufacturer’s packaging and include all original documentation and software, when applicable.

Line Item 0001:

Description: Noventa single-mode Torus 532 250 mpc laser including power supply and laser control.

Quantity: One (1) A. Technical Specifications

a. The laser shall be a diode-pumped solid state (DPSS) laser with an output power of 250 mW at 532 nm.

b. The laser must have demonstrated through spectroscopic measurements that the higher order modes within 30 GHz of the fundamental mode are suppressed by at least 95dB compared to the fundamental mode by the vendor or by a customer.

c. The laser shall have an M2 value better than 1.1

d. The laser shall have a beam diameter between 1.5 mm and 1.9 mm

e. The laser shall have a beam divergence smaller than 0.5 mrad

f. The laser shall have a power stability better than 0.2% rms over more than 100 hours.

g. The laser shall have RMS noise from 10 Hz – 100 MHz equal or less than 1.2%.

h. The polarization of the laser beam shall be linear with a ratio higher than 100:1

i. The laser beam output shall be at a height of 41 mm or less.

j. The length of the laser shall be less than 14.5”.

k. The width of the laser shall be less than 5.6”.

l. The laser shall fit onto a 5.6” wide platform that the laser output is in the center of the 5.6” wide platform.

m. The laser shall not require cooling by water or fan(s).

n. The system shall include all necessary cables, hardware, and power supplies. Power supplies must be US standard 110 V at 60 Hz.

DELIVERABLES

DELIVERY TERMS

Delivery shall be F.O.B Destination delivery terms (or equivalent INCOTERM) and shall occur in accordance with the delivery due dates provided in the above table.

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:

National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST) Shipping & Receiving 325 Broadway Building 22 (shipping & receiving) C/O TBD Building 2 Boulder CO 80305.

INSTALLATION

The system shall be installed by the NIST staff. It is anticipated the installation shall be completed no later than two (2) weeks after receipt of the equipment. Contractor must provide a Point of Contact to address questions related to installation. The Point of Contact must be available Monday – Friday (excluding federal holidays and Government closures) between 11:00am – 5:00pm ET. The Point of Contact will be contacted by phone or video conference depending on the need. Vendor must be available by phone or videoconference during this period should questions arise.

INSPECTION & 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.

Performance Tests: The output power of the laser will be measured with a power meter. The spectral purity will be measured with a Tandem-Fabry-Perot spectrometer to determine the amplitude of additional higher order modes. These tests will be performed within 2 weeks of receipt of laser.

NIST may choose at its discretion to forego this part of acceptance testing. A visual inspection of the equipment will be performed by the NIST TPOC to identify surface defects or any form of indication that any equipment 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 equipment 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 equipment.

Ownership of the equipment shall be transferred to NIST upon acceptance by the Government.

The Government will test, inspect, and accept or reject the equipment within 2 weeks of the receipt of the equipment unless otherwise indicated above. The Government reserves the right to conduct quality assurance testing to confirm that a given instrument(s) meets the manufacturer’s and/or the Government’s performance specifications. It is anticipated that the equipment will meet all manufacturer’s specifications and/or the Government’s performance specifications identified in the most recent operations and maintenance manual for each piece of equipment and/or in this document.

WARRANTY

The contractor shall warrant the laser for a period of a minimum of 2 years or 17,500 hours, whichever comes first, and shall be in accordance with the terms in FAR 52.212-4.

PAYMENT SCHEDULE

The Contractor will be paid, in accordance with the payments clause in the contract and as otherwise noted in this document, upon receipt of a proper invoice.

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.

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