fiber coupled optics

SOL #: SLAC_364313_fibercoupledopticsSolicitation

Overview

Buyer

Energy
Energy, Department Of
SLAC Natl Accel Lab -DOE Contractor
Menlo Park, CA, 94025, United States

Place of Performance

CA

NAICS

Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (3333)

PSC

General Science And Technology R&D Services; General Science And Technology; Applied Research (AJ12)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

1
Posted
Mar 24, 2026
2
Submission Deadline
Apr 1, 2026, 12:00 AM

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

SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, operated by Stanford University for the Department of Energy, is requesting price and lead time quotations for fiber-coupled optics. This solicitation seeks a non-contact optical measurement unit with specific technical criteria, including picometer resolution and in-vacuum measurement capabilities. Quotes are due by March 31, 2026.

Scope of Work

SLAC requires a fiber-coupled, 3-channel non-contact optical displacement measurement unit. Key technical criteria include:

  • Non-contact optical measurement method with single-digit picometer resolution.
  • 3 synchronized displacement channels.
  • Fiber-coupled optics with changeable sensor heads.
  • Ability to measure inside vacuum, through a view port, and outside vacuum.
  • Compatibility with various targets (silicon, regular mirrors, retroreflectors).
  • Software for data processing, visualization, FFT, and buffering.
  • Environmental compensation for ambient air disturbances.
  • Two sensor read heads for in-vacuum (UHV and radiation resistant) and two for ambient conditions, supporting up to 5m target movement.
  • Vacuum feedthrough for 3 fibers, bakeable to 150 degC.

This request is for product only; no on-site services are permitted.

Contract & Timeline

  • Type: Solicitation (Request for Quote)
  • Contract Type: Fixed Price purchase order.
  • Set-Aside: None specified.
  • Quote Due: March 31, 2026
  • Published: March 24, 2026
  • Payment Terms: NET-30.
  • Freight Terms: FOB Destination Prepaid and Add (Domestic); CIP SLAC, Menlo Park, Duty Unpaid (Foreign).

Evaluation

Source selection will be based on the Lowest Priced Method and best Lead-Time.

Additional Notes

Bidders must complete and submit a Buy American Act Certification (for awards over $15,000 unit price) and a Representations & Certifications Rider. All subcontractors must register in SAM.gov. Awardees must provide proof of enrollment in the E-Verify Program within 30 days of award. Bidders should include the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS Code) if applicable and may provide a link to a published price list. SLAC's Fixed Price Commercial Supplies and Services T&Cs (August 2023) will apply; bidders may mark up terms for negotiation. Proprietary/confidential information should be marked.

Contact: Jhamie Serena (Jhamieb@SLAC.stanford.edu) for questions and quote submission.

People

Points of Contact

Katherine Jill A. CohPRIMARY

Files

Files

Download
Download
Download

Versions

Version 1Viewing
Solicitation
Posted: Mar 24, 2026
fiber coupled optics | GovScope