C UV Laser

SOL #: NB305000-26-00682Sources Sought

Overview

Buyer

Commerce

National Institute Of Standards And Technology

DEPT OF COMMERCE NIST

GAITHERSBURG, MD, 20899, United States

Place of Performance

Gaithersburg, MD

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

Laboratory Equipment And Supplies (6640)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/053d16e3f22a44cfa02bf4e46c6511de/view

Timeline

Posted

Mar 12, 2026

Last Updated

Mar 13, 2026

Response Deadline

Mar 19, 2026, 8:00 PM

Qualification Details

Fit reasons

NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.

Risks

Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.

Next steps

Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.

Quick Summary

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), under the Department of Commerce, has issued a Sources Sought Notice for a Narrow-Linewidth, Frequency-Doubled 556 nm Laser System. This is for market research to identify potential sources for a domestic commercial product. Responses are due February 25, 2026.

Purpose

This Sources Sought Notice (SSN) is for market research purposes only and is not a Request for Quote (RFQ) or a solicitation for award. NIST's Fundamental Thermodynamics Group requires this laser system for research and aims to identify qualified firms capable of providing a domestic commercial product that meets specific technical requirements.

Key Requirements

NIST seeks one (1) Narrow-Linewidth, Frequency-Doubled 556 nm Laser System. Key components include:

A narrow seed laser (1111.60 nm output, < 1 kHz linewidth, > 130 mW power).
A frequency-doubled fiber amplifier (556 nm output, > 1 W power, < 2 kHz linewidth).
Laser narrowing electronics, including Pound-Drever-Hall (PDH) error signal generation/detection and PID controllers. The system must meet stringent technical specifications for wavelength, linewidth, power, stability, noise, polarization, beam quality, and control interfaces (USB, TCP/IP, PC GUI, Python programmability). Control electronics should be rack-mountable or benchtop.

Submission Requirements

Interested firms must submit documentation demonstrating their ability to meet the minimum requirements and technical specifications. Acceptable documentation includes brochures, manuals, reports, videos, technical data, and customer identification. Proprietary information should not be included. Required response elements:

Company name and address
Point of Contact (phone and email)
Teaming partners (if applicable)
Classification of supply (COTS, modified COTS, prototype) All submissions and questions must be sent via email.

Contract & Timeline

Opportunity Type: Sources Sought
Anticipated Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order
Delivery Terms: FOB Delivery or equivalent (e.g., DDP)
Questions Due: February 23, 2026, 6:00 PM ET
Responses Due: February 25, 2026, 6:00 PM ET
Published Date: March 12, 2026

Eligibility & Notes

The government is seeking a domestic product if commercially available. This is a market survey; a formal solicitation may be issued later. Respondents will not be notified of survey results.