950nm Tunable Laser

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is procuring a 950nm tunable laser for nanophotonic device research in quantum sensing and position, navigation, and timing applications. The laser must be a new, commercial off-the-shelf product with specific technical specifications including continuous wavelength tuning from 920-990 nm, greater than 30 mW optical output, greater than 60 dB optical isolation, and control electronics enabling greater than 50 GHz laser frequency scans with 5 kHz resolution. NIST seeks a firm fixed-price quotation for one laser unit to be delivered within 150 days after award, with the vendor required to provide warranty support for a minimum of one year along with all necessary documentation and operating manuals. The evaluation will be based on two primary criteria: technical capability to meet all specifications in the Statement of Work and price. Electronic quotations must be submitted by 5:00 PM Eastern Time on July 18, 2025, to Contract Specialist Cielo Ibarra and Contracting Officer Forest Crumpler.

This procurement is designated as a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 334516 with a size standard of 1,000 employees, restricting participation to qualified small businesses. The solicitation does not identify any current incumbents or contractors for this specific requirement. While no specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the available documentation, the procurement involves a single unit purchase with payment terms of Net 30 days following receipt and acceptance of the system. The place of performance is NIST's facility in Gaithersburg, Maryland, where the laser will be delivered and utilized for the agency's research activities. The solicitation explicitly states that no prototypes, demonstration models, used, or refurbished instruments will be considered, emphasizing the requirement for new equipment.