Wavemeter

The Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command is procuring a high-precision wavemeter for single-photon laser-induced fluorescence measurements at the United States Naval Academy's Space Systems Engineering Laboratory. The wavemeter must meet specific technical requirements including a wavelength range of 375-1100 nm, measurement rate of 600 Hz, accuracy of 0.2 ppm, and include a built-in wavelength standard to support plasma research and education in electric propulsion systems. The procurement includes the wavemeter unit, supporting software, required cables, technical documentation, and a five-year warranty on parts and labor. This solicitation is structured as a Request for Quote for commercial items under a Firm Fixed Price contract arrangement. The bid submission deadline is 11:00 AM on August 20, 2025, providing contractors with only one day to respond to this opportunity.

This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designations and is open as an unrestricted competition to all qualified contractors. No information about potential incumbents or current contractors is provided in the available documentation. While specific award values or budget ranges are not disclosed in the solicitation materials, the procurement involves a single wavemeter unit with associated software and support materials. The contract requires delivery by November 29, 2025, providing approximately three months for fulfillment after award. Performance will take place at the Mechanical Engineering Department of the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, where the equipment will be integrated into the Space Systems Engineering Laboratory for analyzing velocity distribution functions of ions and neutral atoms in argon and xenon plasmas.