Femtosecond Laser System

Brookhaven National Laboratory, operating under the Department of Energy Office of Science, is seeking to procure a 1030 nm femtosecond fiber laser system for precision micromachining and nonlinear material processing research. The system must be a fully integrated, industrial-grade Ytterbium-doped fiber laser with specific optical performance characteristics, including pulse duration less than 500 femtoseconds, pulse energy exceeding 40 microjoules at approximately 500 kHz repetition rate, and average output power surpassing 20 watts. Key requirements include long-term power stability less than 1% RMS over 8 hours, beam pointing stability less than 50 microradians, Class-4 laser certification, and NRTL certification for all standalone devices. The system must also feature adjustable repetition rates from 50 kHz to 500 kHz with capability up to 2 MHz at reduced energy, universal AC input compatibility, and multiple remote control options via RS-232, Ethernet, or USB. The formal solicitation is anticipated to be issued by the end of March 2026, with an anticipated award date around June 2026.

This procurement is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,000 employees, and the applicable PSC code is 6640 for Laboratory Equipment and Supplies. The contract will be awarded on a Firm Fixed Price basis to a single contractor with one award anticipated. Prospective vendors must be registered under the specified NAICS code in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to submitting quotes. The vendor must provide a minimum one-year warranty covering parts and labor, with an anticipated delivery timeline of 12 to 14 weeks after contract award to Brookhaven National Laboratory in Upton, New York. One or more items under this acquisition are subject to Free Trade Agreements. This presolicitation notice is not a formal solicitation, and vendors should not submit quotes until the formal solicitation is posted to SAM.gov.