Femtosecond Laser System

Brookhaven National Laboratory, operating under the Department of Energy Office of Science, is soliciting quotes for one industrial-grade 1030 nm femtosecond fiber laser system suitable for precision micromachining and nonlinear material processing research. The procurement is issued as a combined synopsis/request for quote (RFQ 475610) under NAICS code 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) for full and open competition. Key contract requirements mandate that the system be a commercially available production model with demonstrated prior delivery of at least three comparable femtosecond fiber laser systems, NRTL certification, U.S. laser safety compliance, and U.S.-based technical support capability. The vendor must meet stringent optical performance specifications including a center wavelength of 1030 nm ±10 nm, pulse duration less than 500 femtoseconds, average output power exceeding 20 watts at approximately 500 kHz repetition rate, beam quality (M2) less than 1.4, and stability parameters including long-term power stability less than 1% RMS over 8 hours. Award will be made to the responsive and responsible offeror submitting the lowest total price meeting all technical requirements, with questions due by April 10, 2026, at 0800 E.T., and quotes due by April 20, 2026, at 0800 E.T.

This is an unrestricted procurement with no set-aside designation and no identified incumbent contractor. The contract is structured as firm fixed-price with all-inclusive pricing quoted in U.S. dollars, FOB Destination or Delivered at Place with freight included; payment terms are Net 30 for large businesses and Net 10 for small businesses. The procurement involves delivery of one laser system unit with an anticipated delivery date of August 7, 2026, not to exceed 16 weeks from receipt of order, and includes a minimum one-year warranty covering parts and labor. The system must be delivered to Brookhaven National Laboratory in Upton, New York, 11973, with all shipments requiring compliance with commercial packaging and preservation standards per ASTM Standard D 3951. Vendors must submit required supporting documentation including Form W-9 (domestic vendors) or Form W-8BEN-E (foreign vendors), ACH authorization, Quotation Pricing Sheet (AMS Form 043), and completed representations and certifications (AMS Form 050).