Dual Wavelength Coated Ultra High Reflectivity Mirrors
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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), specifically its Quantum Measurement Division (QMD), has issued a Sources Sought notice to identify potential sources for Dual Wavelength Coated Ultra High Reflectivity Mirrors. These mirrors are crucial for integration into primary acoustic measurement systems. This is for market research purposes only, and responses are due by June 3, 2026.
Scope of Work
NIST requires twelve (12) dual-band high-reflectivity mirrors for its Mass and Force Group. These mirrors will support the Division's mission to deliver accuracy and traceability of acoustic measurements. Key technical specifications include:
- Angle of incidence: 0 degrees
- Reflectivity: 99.97% +/- 0.005% at both 1560 nm and 390 nm
- Optical losses: 0.015% or lower
- Backside AR coating: 390 nm + 1560 nm
- Substrate diameter: 7.75 mm
- Substrate thickness: 4mm – 6mm
- Frontside ROC: 1 m
- Backside ROC: Plano, optical polish
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: June 3, 2026, 9:00 PM ET
- Questions Due: May 22, 2026, 5:00 PM ET
- Published: May 20, 2026
- Product Service Code: 6640 (Laboratory Equipment And Supplies)
- Place of Performance: Gaithersburg, MD
Response Requirements
Interested parties should submit responses via email to the Primary Point of Contact. Responses should include:
- Company name, address, contact information (name, email, phone), and UEI (if registered in SAM.gov).
- Details on capabilities meeting or exceeding NIST's minimum requirements and relevant past experience.
- Identification of any unduly restrictive aspects of the requirements and suggestions for small business participation.
- NAICS code information (small/other than small business status) and suggestions for alternative NAICS/PSC codes.
- Existing Federal Supply Schedule or other contract numbers.
- Firm's experience (prime, subcontractor, consultant) providing similar products/services.
- Any other valuable information for market research.
Important Notes
This notice is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a commitment by NIST to issue a solicitation or award a contract. Responses will not be considered proposals or quotations, and no award will be made as a result. NIST is not responsible for any costs incurred by respondents.