Laser Linewidth Characterization Suite
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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) is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice for a Laser Linewidth Characterization Suite. The purpose is to identify potential and eligible business firms, especially U.S. manufacturers, capable of providing the product per attached specifications. This will help determine the acquisition method and potential for a small business set-aside. Responses are due by May 18, 2026.
Purpose
This is a market research tool, not a Request for Quotation or Proposal. NIST seeks information on vendors that can provide a Laser Linewidth Characterization Suite. The results will be used to identify potential and eligible firms, of all sizes, who manufacture the product in the U.S., and to determine if any Small Business Set-aside opportunities exist prior to issuing a solicitation.
Scope of Requirement
The requirement is for a Laser Linewidth Characterization Suite and associated ancillary services, as detailed in the attached "Requirements and Specifications" document. Key elements include:
- Item 1: Primary laser linewidth characterization suite specifications.
- Item 2: Separately priced options/services.
- Service Requirements: Planning, shipping (standard, direct to building, delivery date), installation (vendor technician, rigging, setup, start-up, turn-key), warranty (labor, parts, travel, returns), training (on-site/off-site, operations, maintenance, troubleshooting, safety), and inspection/acceptance (2-week setup/evaluation, 7-business-day government acceptance testing).
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- NAICS Code: 334516, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Small Business Size Standard: 1,000 employees
- Set-Aside: None currently; potential for Small Business Set-aside based on market research results. NIST encourages responses from all responsible sources, including large and small businesses.
- Response Due Date: May 18, 2026, 23:00 UTC
- Published Date: May 8, 2026
- Place of Performance: Boulder, CO, United States
Submission Requirements
Interested organizations should submit an electronic capability statement, limited to four (4) pages or less, to the Contracting Officer. Responses must include:
- Name of the company providing the product(s).
- Name of the company manufacturing the product.
- Country of origin or manufacture of the product.
- Spec/data sheets and examples demonstrating experience and compliance with specifications.
- Typical lead time for delivery after receipt of order.
- Any other relevant information for developing minimum specifications. Proprietary information should be clearly marked. Company sales brochures or marketing packages will not be considered.
Contact Information
- Contracting Officer: Angela Hitt
- Email: angela.hitt@nist.gov
- Phone: 303-497-7305
Additional Notes
This notice is for planning purposes only and does not commit the Government to award a contract. The information is DRAFT and subject to change. The Government will not pay for information received.