509 nm Tunable Stable Laser System

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking a 509 nm Tunable Stable Laser System for its Boulder, Colorado facility through a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation, numbered NB688000-25-00627, requires a specialized laser system with specific technical parameters including a center wavelength around 509 nm, linewidth less than 200kHz, and output power greater than 300 mW. The procurement will be conducted as a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation, focusing on vendors' ability to meet precise technical specifications for precision laser spectroscopy applications. Quotes must be submitted electronically to angela.hitt@nist.gov by January 22, 2025, and must include comprehensive technical capability documentation and detailed pricing. Vendors must maintain active SAM registration and comply with all representations and certifications outlined in the solicitation.

This contract is a total small business set-aside under NAICS category 334516 for Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing, with a size standard of 1,000 employees. The contract requires delivery within 4 months after receipt of order, with mandatory on-site installation and training to be completed preferably within one month of delivery. Only new equipment will be accepted, with no prototypes, demonstration models, or used systems permitted. The government will conduct acceptance testing one week after installation and training is complete. The place of performance is located at NIST's facility in Boulder, Colorado (80305), and the procurement will follow standard commercial item terms and conditions as specified in FAR 12.6. While specific award value is not disclosed, the requirement focuses on a comprehensive laser system with detailed technical specifications for scientific research purposes.