External Cavity Diode Lasers

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), under the Department of Commerce, is soliciting quotations for External Cavity Diode Lasers and related components to support quantum measurement standards and Rydberg atom experiments. The procurement includes two tunable diode lasers (780 nm and 776 nm wavelengths), saturation spectroscopy modules, fiber-coupling ports, auto-lock software, and fiber patch cables across six line items totaling 10 units. Key technical requirements mandate output power exceeding 30 mW for the 780 nm laser and 35 mW for the 776 nm laser, with specified tuning ranges, beam quality specifications, optical isolators, fiber coupling capability, and software-based atomic reference locking compatible with existing Topica Photonics systems. The evaluation will be based on lowest priced, technically acceptable quotation, with award made to a single responsible quoter under simplified acquisition procedures as a firm fixed-price purchase order. The deadline for quotation submission is March 16, 2026, at 2:00 PM Mountain Standard Time, and written inquiries must be submitted by March 5, 2026.

This is an unrestricted acquisition with no set-aside designation under NAICS code 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) and PSC code 6625 (Electrical and Electronic Properties Measuring and Testing Instruments), with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. No incumbent contractor or budget range was specified in the solicitation notice. Vendors must possess an active Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) and maintain current Unique Entity Identification (UEI) registration on SAM.gov. Delivery shall be completed within four weeks after receipt of order, with vendor on-site installation required and acceptance expected within 14 days. The place of performance is NIST-Boulder, located at Mail Stop 672.02, 325 Broadway, Boulder, Colorado 80305, with vendors required to provide one-year or 3,000-hour base manufacturer warranty, electronic manuals, software, and license keys.