Sources Sought Narrow Linewidth 1112nm Laser
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- NB688000-25-01568
- 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
- PSC
- 6640 Laboratory Equipment And Supplies
- Place of performance
- Boulder, Colorado 80305, United States
- Points of contact
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- Lisa Stevens lisa.stevens@nist.gov (252) 422-2097
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 effort to identify potential manufacturers of a Narrow Linewidth 1112nm Laser for its Physical Measurements Lab/Time and Frequency Division. The agency is seeking capability statements from U.S. manufacturers who can provide a laser system with specific technical requirements, including a center wavelength of 1111.60 nm, linewidth of 5 mW, and precise wavelength tuning capabilities. Interested vendors must submit electronic capability statements of four pages or less by May 23, 2025, to contract specialist Lisa Stevens via email. The solicitation requires respondents to detail their company name, manufacturing location, product specifications, lead times, and relevant experience demonstrating ability to meet procurement requirements. Responses must include the country of product origin and comprehensive spec/data sheets showing compliance with NIST's technical specifications.
This sources sought notice is classified under NAICS code 334516 for Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. The procurement does not currently have a set-aside designation and is open to all responsible sources, including large and small businesses. The desired laser system must include control interface, software, USB and ethernet connectivity, and be mountable in a 19" electronics rack. NIST anticipates a 10-week delivery timeline after order receipt, with planned government acceptance testing to occur within 7 business days of delivery. The inspection plan will focus on testing laser operating power output, wavelength, and linewidth to ensure complete technical compliance. No award value is specified in the current pre-solicitation notice, and the document explicitly states that this market research tool does not commit the government to an immediate or future contract award.
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 a Narrow Linewidth 1112nm 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.
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 U.S. manufacturers exist.
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.
Any U.S. manufacturers 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.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| NB688000-25-01568 Requirements and Specifications.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Sources Sought Narrow Linewidth 1112nm Laser | Pre-Solicitation | |
| Narrow Linewidth 1112nm Laser | Solicitation |
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