Periodically Poled Potassium Titanyl Phosphate (ppKTP) Crystals

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking to procure six periodically poled potassium titanyl phosphate (ppKTP) crystals with specific anti-reflection coatings for quantum optics research. The procurement is being conducted under Simplified Acquisition Procedures using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation method, which means NIST will identify the lowest-priced quote that meets all technical specifications. Offerors must submit electronic quotations to deionne.jones@nist.gov by May 12, 2025, and demonstrate technical capability to manufacture ppKTP crystals with precise parameters optimized for 1550 nm wavelength. Potential vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), maintain an active Unique Entity Identification (UEI) number, and provide comprehensive documentation including country of origin and technical specifications. The solicitation falls under NAICS category 334419 for Other Electronic Component Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 750 employees.

The contract is not set aside for any specific business type and is open to all qualified manufacturers who can meet the technical requirements. The crystals will be delivered to NIST's location in Boulder, Colorado, with a required delivery timeline of four weeks after order receipt. The crystals are specifically needed for quantum information science experiments, particularly for generating indistinguishable photons via spontaneous parametric down-conversion. The technical specifications are stringent, requiring crystals from Raicol Crystals Ltd with specific dimensions of 1 x 4 x 27.4 mm, apodized poling, and anti-reflection coatings at 1550/775 nm wavelengths. Payment terms are Net 30 days, contingent upon successful installation and acceptance testing, with F.O.B. Destination terms applicable to the procurement.