Laser Source for Q-Switched Metrology
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- Solicitation number
- NB686010-26-01559
- Agency
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National Institute of Standards and Technology
Department of Commerce
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- PSC
- 6640 Laboratory Equipment And Supplies
- Place of performance
- Boulder, Colorado 80305, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is conducting a sources-sought market research activity to identify vendors capable of providing a Q-Switched Nd:YAG laser system, with responses due by May 22, 2026. This is not a request for proposal or quotation, and the government is not obligated to award a contract. NIST will evaluate whether to structure this acquisition as a small business set-aside if at least two qualified small businesses capable of meeting specifications are identified; responses from all responsible sources, regardless of size, are solicited.
The primary requirement is one Q-Switched Nd:YAG laser operating at 1064 nm wavelength with spectral bandwidth less than 0.3 nm, pulse duration less than 10 nanoseconds, Gaussian far-field beam shape, minimum 600 mJ pulse energy at repetition rates up to 20 Hz, and Nd:YAG crystal rod gain medium. Three optional items are separately priced: a second harmonic generator producing 532 nm output, a third harmonic generator producing 355 nm output, and a water-to-air heat exchanger for the laser cooling pump enclosure. Delivery, installation, and training must be completed no later than December 31, 2026. Government acceptance testing will require 21 business days during which the vendor must power-on and operate the laser to verify that fundamental and harmonic outputs meet specifications. The laser will support calibration of laser pulse-energy instruments for U.S. industry and military customers at NIST's Physics Measurement Laboratory. The acquisition will proceed via competitive or non-competitive procurement on sam.gov following analysis of market research results.
Notice text
Project Title: Laser Source for Q-Switched Metrology
Notice ID: NB686010-26-01559
NAICS Code: 334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTATION.
It is a market research tool being used to determine potential and eligible business firms that can provide the product described herein prior to determining the method of acquisition.
The National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST) seeks information on vendors that can provide a Laser Source for Q-Switched Metrology.
This announcement is not a Request for Proposals or Quotes (RFP/RFQ) and does not commit the Government to award a contract now or in the future. The information contained in this notice is DRAFT only and, as such, is subject to change prior to the issuance of a solicitation. No solicitation is available currently. Additionally, the Government is not obligated to and will not pay for any information received from potential sources because of this Sources Sought announcement. The results of this Sources Sought will be utilized to determine if any Small Business Set-aside opportunities exist. All Small Business Set-aside categories will be considered. In addition, this market research tool is being used to identify potential and eligible firms, of all sizes, who manufacture the Laser Source for Q-Switched Metrology in the U.S. prior to determining the method of acquisition and issuance of a solicitation.
After the results of this market research are obtained and analyzed, NIST may conduct a competitive or non-competitive procurement on the System for Award Management (sam.gov) and subsequently award a contract. If at least two qualified small businesses are identified during this market research stage that can fulfill the requirement, in accordance with the Specifications, then this acquisition shall be solicited as a small business set aside, however, NIST is seeking responses from ALL responsible sources, including large and small businesses. Responses should include the country where the product is manufactured.
This requirement is assigned a NAICS code of 334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees.
Interested business organizations that believe they can meet the requirements should submit electronic copies of their capability statement. Please limit responses to four (4) pages or less. Responses should include the following information:
- Name of the company that will provide the product(s).
- Name of the company that will manufacture the product.
- County of origin or manufacture of the product.
- Spec/data sheets and examples of products that meet the specifications that demonstrate experience in meeting the requirements of this procurement.
- Typical lead time to deliver the product after receipt of order
- Any other relevant information that is not listed above that the Government should consider in developing its minimum specifications and finalizing its market research.
(Company sales brochures or marketing packages will not be considered.)
Any proprietary information should be so marked. The written capability statement should be received by the Contract Specialist, de Ionne Jones, via email at deionne.jones@nist.gov no later than the date and time posted in this notice. No quotes will be accepted at this time and will not be considered.
REQUIREMENTS OVERVIEW:
See the attached Requirements and Specifications document.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Laser Source for Q-Switched Metrology Requirements and Specifications Supplies.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Laser Source for Q-Switched Metrology | Solicitation | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation |
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