Sources Sought Tunable Laser System 885. 4
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- NB688000-25-01390
- 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 vendors for a High Power Tunable Laser System at 885.4 nm, with specific research applications in mind. The agency is seeking comprehensive laser system components, including a laser head, AR-coated laser diode, digital laser controller, Faraday isolator, beam-shaping telescope, fiber port, fiber patch cord, and rack mount brackets. NIST requires a laser system with at least 75 mW of power output, a narrow linewidth of 100 kHz, mode hop free tuning range over 10 GHz, and wavelength tuning capabilities from 870 nm to 895 nm. Vendors must submit a four-page or less electronic capability statement to Lisa Stevens via email by May 19, 2025, detailing their manufacturing capabilities, product specifications, and country of origin. The evaluation will focus on determining U.S. manufacturing potential and technical compliance with the detailed system requirements.
This Sources Sought notice is not restricted to any specific business size, using NAICS code 334516 with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees and welcoming responses from all responsible sources. No specific award value is disclosed in the documentation, though the procurement indicates an expected delivery timeline of 16 weeks after order receipt, with a 7-business-day government acceptance testing period. The solicitation is explicitly not a Request for Proposals or Quotes and does not commit the government to an immediate contract award. Respondents are required to provide comprehensive information including company name, manufacturing location, product specification sheets, typical lead times, and any additional relevant details that might inform NIST's market research and minimum specification development. The agency emphasizes that company sales brochures or marketing materials will not be considered in the evaluation process.
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 Tunable Laser System 885.4 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 |
|---|---|---|
| NB688000-25-01390 Requirements and Specifications.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Sources Sought Tunable Laser System 885. 4 | Pre-Solicitation | |
| Tunable Laser System 885. 4 | Solicitation |
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