Sources Sought Single Frequency Laser 698nm
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- Solicitation number
- NB688000-25-02075
- 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 market research to identify vendors capable of providing a Single Frequency Laser operating at 698nm for a quantum sensing project developing a strontium optical lattice clock with integrated photonics. The laser must meet stringent specifications including continuous wave operation at 698.3nm wavelength, optical frequency stability less than 100 MHz per Kelvin, wavelength tuning range of 689-705 nm, short-term linewidth of 50 kHz or less, and minimum 35 mW power output through fiber-coupled delivery with FC/APC connection. Vendors must submit capability statements limited to four pages that include company information, manufacturing details, country of origin, specification sheets, typical lead times, and relevant experience demonstrating their ability to meet these technical requirements. The evaluation will focus on technical capability to manufacture the specialized laser equipment and compliance with the detailed specifications outlined in the requirements document. Interested vendors must submit their responses electronically to Contract Specialist Lisa Stevens at lisa.stevens@nist.gov no later than August 8, 2025.
This procurement falls under NAICS code 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees, and NIST will consider small business set-aside opportunities if at least two qualified small businesses are identified during the market research phase. No current contractors or incumbents are mentioned in the sources sought notice, and no specific contract values or budget ranges have been disclosed at this preliminary market research stage. The procurement requires delivery within 16 weeks after receipt of order and includes a 12-month/3000-hour warranty requirement. Vendors must specifically indicate the country where their product is manufactured, as NIST is seeking to identify firms that manufacture the laser domestically prior to determining the acquisition method. This sources sought notice does not constitute a request for proposals or quotes and does not commit the government to any future contract award, serving solely as a market research tool to inform NIST's procurement strategy.
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 Single Frequency Laser at 698nm 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 Single Frequency Laser 698nm 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
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| NB688000-25-02075 Requirements and Specifications.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Single Frequency Laser 698nm | Solicitation | |
| Sources Sought Single Frequency Laser 698nm | Pre-Solicitation |
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