Sources Sought AlH+ Photodissociation Laser
Cancelled Pre-Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- NB688000-26-02196
- 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
NIST intends to conduct market research via this sources sought announcement to identify vendors capable of supplying an AlH+ Photodissociation Laser, with responses due July 27, 2026. If at least two qualified small businesses are identified that meet specifications, NIST will solicit the acquisition as a small business set-aside; if not, a competitive or non-competitive procurement may proceed. Vendors must indicate the country of manufacture.
The requirement calls for one continuous-wave laser operating at 360.4 nm (±0.1 nm) with minimum 20 mW output power and power stability below 2 percent over 8 hours in a temperature-controlled environment (dT < 0.5°C). The unit must produce a free-space beam in TEM00 spatial mode with M² ≤ 1.1 and divergence ≤ 1.0 mrad. The laser must include all necessary cables and heat sinks, feature USB and RS-232 ports for computer control, and employ a compact, plug-and-play design requiring minimal user alignment for integration onto an existing optics table. Delivery is required within six weeks, with on-site vendor technician installation, performance confirmation, training, and electronic media deliverables (software and manuals). Government acceptance testing is expected to require 14 business days. Standard 60 Hz, 120V power is available at the facility.
This is market research only; no solicitation is currently available, and the Government makes no commitment to award. Specifications are draft and subject to change. This notice does not constitute a request for proposals or quotes, and no payment will be made for information submitted.
Notice text
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
Acquisition Management Division
Sources Sought for Commercial Product 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 provide AlH+ Photodissociation Laser per the specifications attached herein.
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 AlH+ Photodissociation Laser in the U.S. prior to determining the method of acquisition and issuance of a solicitation. PLEASE INDICATE WHAT COUNTRY MANUFACTURES THIS PRODUCT.
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, Lisa Stevens, via email at lisa.stevens@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 |
|---|---|---|
| NB688000-26-02196 Requirements and Specifications.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| AlH+ Photodissociation Laser | Solicitation | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation |
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