Low Relative Intensity Noise 2-Watt Continuous Wave Laser
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- Solicitation number
- NB6720102502213
- Agency
- 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
- Place of performance
- Boulder, Colorado 80305, United States
- Points of contact
-
- Lia M Arthofer lia.arthofer@nist.gov (301) 975-2762
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is conducting market research for a Low Relative Intensity Noise 2-Watt Continuous Wave Laser system for their Communications Technology Laboratory's RF Technology Division. The procurement includes a continuous laser source with specifications requiring 1550.12 nm wavelength, 2W output power, FC/APC connector, frequency modulation capability up to 100kHz, and low relative intensity noise, along with a 5V DC power supply and RS232 cable. NIST seeks vendors capable of delivering this specialized analytical laboratory instrument within 20 weeks of order receipt to their Boulder facility, with on-site acceptance within 7 business days and provision of a half-day virtual training session. The sources sought announcement is not a request for quotation but rather a market research tool to identify potential vendors before determining the acquisition method. Interested companies must submit capability statements limited to five pages by June 27, 2025, including company profiles, product specifications, lead times, and small business status verification.
This procurement falls under NAICS code 334516 for Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing with a small business size standard of 1000 employees, and NIST has not designated any current set-aside but will implement a small business set-aside if at least two qualified small businesses are identified during market research. The announcement does not identify any incumbent contractors or specific budget ranges for the potential award. NIST is soliciting responses from all business categories including small businesses, small disadvantaged businesses, women-owned small businesses, HUBZone firms, service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, and veteran-owned small businesses. The procurement timeline specifies delivery within 20 weeks after contract award, with installation and training requirements included in the vendor's responsibilities. No contract award values are specified in this pre-solicitation phase, as NIST is currently gathering market intelligence to inform their acquisition strategy and determine the most appropriate procurement method.
Notice text
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
Acquisition Management Division
Sources Sought for Commercial Item Purchase
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 obtain a Low RIN 2W CW Laser with 5 V DV Power Supply according to the Requirements/Specifications Document attached herein.
This announcement is not a Request for Quotation (RFQ) and does not commit the Government to award a contract now or in the future. No solicitation is currently available. 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, prior to determining the method of acquisition and issuance of a solicitation.
Because of this Sources Sought announcement, NIST may conduct a competitive procurement on the System for Award Management (sam.gov) website and subsequently award a contract. If at least two qualified small businesses are identified during this market research stage that can fulfil the requirement, in accordance with the requirement descriptions and technical specifications indicated in the Specification Document, 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 (SB, SDB, WOSB, HUBZone, SDVOSB and VOSB). This requirement is assigned a NAICS code of 334516 for Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing with a small business size standard of 1000 employees. The specific purpose of this Sources Sought Announcement is to determine if there are small businesses, within the parameters identified above, that can provide the specialized equipment identified in the Requirements/Specifications Document.
Interested business organizations that believe they can meet the requirement should submit electronic copies of their capability statement. Please limit responses to five (5) pages or less. Responses should include the following information:
1. Company Profile to include number of employees, office location(s), Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number and Cage Code.
2. Name of company that will provide the product.
3. Name of company that will manufacture the product.
4. Specification sheets and examples of products that meet the Specifications attached herein.
5. Typical lead time to deliver the product after receipt of award to include installation time and any necessary training that is provided.
6. Identification and verification of the company’s small business status.
7. Any other relevant information that is not listed above which the Government should consider in developing our service requirement and finalizing our market research.
(Company sales brochures or marketing packages will not be considered).
REQUIREMENTS OVERVIEW:
See the attached Requirements/Specifications Document.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Specifications .pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Low Relative Intensity Noise 2-Watt Continuous Wave Laser | Solicitation | |
| Low Relative Intensity Noise 2-Watt Continuous Wave Laser | Pre-Solicitation |
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