Sources Sought UV Frequency Doublers
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- Solicitation number
- NB688000-26-02423
- 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
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is conducting a sources-sought market research for UV Frequency Doublers with responses due August 2, 2026. This is not a solicitation and does not commit NIST to award; it is intended to identify qualified vendors and determine whether a small business set-aside opportunity exists. NIST will consider all small business set-aside categories and is seeking responses from vendors of all sizes who manufacture the product in the U.S., and respondents must indicate the country of manufacture.
NIST's Ion Storage Group requires two UV Optical Frequency Doubling Systems to support optical frequency standards, ultrastable lasers, and precision measurements with trapped ions. The systems must convert 535.6 nm input wavelength (0.1 nm tolerance) to 267.8 nm output with input power of 200–500 mW and output power exceeding 15 mW at 200 mW input. Additional critical specifications include input linewidth less than 100 kHz, cavity lock bandwidth greater than 20 kHz, free-space collimated Gaussian beam input (~1 mm waist), hermetically sealed doubling cavity with external alignment capability, temperature-controlled non-linear optical crystal, and long-term stability exceeding 6 months without realignment or crystal repositioning on a best-effort basis. The procurement includes separately priced options for one Digital Servo for Two Doubling Cavities with automatic relock functionality and two spare doubling crystals. Delivery, installation, and training must be completed within 16–18 weeks ARO, with vendor technician on-site for system setup, performance confirmation, and user training. NIST will supply the 534 nm input laser and will conduct acceptance testing over 14 business days. If at least two qualified small businesses are identified, the acquisition will be solicited as a small business set-aside.
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 UV Frequency Doublers 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 UV Frequency Doublers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| NB688000-26-02423 Requirements and Specifications.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| UV Frequency Doublers | Solicitation | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation |
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