Wavelength Meter

The National Institute of Standards and Technology, a component of the Department of Commerce, seeks quotations for one wavelength meter with shipping included, with quotations due August 13.

Place of performance is Boulder, Colorado (325 Broadway, Boulder, CO 80305). The procurement is unrestricted with no set-aside. NAICS code is 334516, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing; PSC is 6640, Laboratory Equipment and Supplies. The small business size standard is 1,000 employees.

The wavelength meter must support the Time and Frequency Division's development of optical clocks based on quantum logic spectroscopy of trapped ions. Technical specifications include input wavelength range of 397 nm to 1120 nm, eight input channels via external fiber switch, frequency accuracy of 10 MHz, frequency resolution of 1 MHz, sampling rate of 1 kHz, and a 4-channel PID controller to control laser frequency based on wavemeter measurements. Quotations must demonstrate clear capability to meet specifications through product literature, drawings, or technical descriptions with specific citations to requirements.

Pricing must be firm fixed and include all shipping and delivery fees with FOB Destination. Delivery is required within eighteen weeks after receipt of order. Payment terms are Net 30. Quotations must remain valid for 160 days. Offerors must provide company SAM Unique Entity ID, country of origin or manufacture, and acceptance of solicitation terms. Offerors proposing products manufactured outside the United States must separately identify tariff percentages and costs.

Evaluation is Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA), with technical capability evaluated as Acceptable or Unacceptable and price evaluated for reasonableness. Quotations must be submitted electronically to lisa.stevens@nist.gov. The Government intends to award a Purchase Order within seven days of receipt.