Solicitation - Narrow Linewidth Laser

The National Institute of Standards and Technology seeks quotations for one narrow-linewidth laser system, with quotations due July 17, 2026 and questions due July 13, 2026. The procurement is unrestricted competition with no set-aside.

Place of performance is Boulder, Colorado. The laser must operate at 1550 nm in the C-band with single-frequency continuous-wave output, linewidth less than 1 Hz (Whispering Gallery Mode specification), minimum 20 mW optical output power, 10 GHz thermal tuning range at 100 MHz/s rate, frequency tuning sensitivity of 10–25 MHz/V, and 100 MHz fine tuning range. The system must include integrated driver and controller electronics supporting external frequency modulation from DC to 100 kHz with low residual amplitude modulation architecture. Equipment must be new and covered by the original manufacturer's full warranty with U.S.-based service support. Vendors must possess an active Export Control Classification Number and Unique Entity Identification Number on SAM.gov at award time. The NAICS code is 334516, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing; small business size standard is 1,000 employees. PSC code is 6640, Laboratory Equipment and Supplies.

Quotations must be submitted electronically to Daniel.kent@nist.gov in three volumes: Technical Quotation (manufacturer, model, sales literature, country of origin, manufacturer authorization if applicable, delivery and installation capability), Price Quotation (firm fixed price per unit including all shipping), and Terms and Conditions. Award will be made to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable quoter. The Government reserves the right to award without discussions. No prototypes, demonstration models, used, or refurbished instruments will be considered. Acceptance is expected within 7 business days. A 1-year base manufacturer warranty is acceptable. Delivery is to NIST-Boulder, 325 Broadway, Boulder, CO 80305, Attention Ladan Arissian, Mail Stop 672.00.