Wavemeter

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking to procure a high-precision wavemeter for its Ion Storage Group through an unrestricted Request for Quotation (RFQ) numbered NB688000-25-00733. The wavemeter must measure wavelengths between 390-1140 nm with absolute accuracy of +/-10 MHz and have capabilities for simultaneously measuring and locking wavelengths for up to 8 independent lasers. The solicitation will be evaluated using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, with contractors required to demonstrate technical capability and provide firm fixed pricing. Potential bidders must submit electronic quotes to angela.hitt@nist.gov by February 28, 2025, and include documentation such as SAM registration details and country of origin for manufactured items. The RFQ falls under NAICS category 334516 for Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees.

The procurement is not set aside for any specific business category and will be awarded as a firm-fixed price contract. The wavemeter will be delivered to NIST's Boulder, Colorado facility, with a required delivery timeline of 24 weeks after receipt of order. The system must include comprehensive features such as an automated fiber optic switch, measurement rates up to 1,000 Hz, and electronics/software capable of simultaneously locking 8 lasers using 16-bit+ resolution analog voltage outputs. Shipping costs are to be included and delivered FOB Destination, with payment terms of Net 30. The equipment is intended to support advanced research in quantum computing, quantum simulation, and optical clock experiments using trapped ions, with NIST conducting acceptance testing within 7 business days of delivery. No special facility requirements, additional training, or maintenance agreements are specified beyond the standard manufacturer's warranty.