NIST NB688000-26-00556 UV Frequency Doubler
Overview
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Place of Performance
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Set Aside
Original Source
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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) is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice to identify capable firms for providing a UV Frequency Doubler system. This effort aims to determine the acquisition method and potential for a Small Business Set-aside. Responses are due by February 25, 2026, at 22:30 UTC.
Purpose & Scope
This is a market research tool, not a Request for Quotation (RFQ) or Request for Proposals (RFP), and does not commit the government to any contract award. NIST seeks to identify potential manufacturers and providers of a UV Frequency Doubler system for its Ion Storage Group in Boulder, CO. The information gathered will inform NIST's decision on whether to pursue a competitive or non-competitive procurement.
Key Requirements
NIST requires a UV optical frequency doubling system with specific technical specifications, including:
- Input Wavelength: 534.0 nm (+/- 0.1 nm)
- Input Power: 200 - 500 mW @ 534.0 nm
- Output Power: > 15 mW @ 267 nm (with 200 mW input)
- The system must include all necessary optics, electronics, cables, and accessories, such as an EOM for Pound-Drever-Hall error signal, 19" rack-mounted digital control electronics with automatic relock, and temperature control for the non-linear optical crystal. The doubling cavity should be hermetically sealed and designed for robust alignment.
Ancillary services are also required, including vendor technician-led installation, on-site or off-site training, and maintenance. NIST will provide the 534 nm input laser.
Submission Details
Interested vendors must submit electronic capability statements, limited to a maximum of four (4) pages. Submissions should include:
- Company name (provider and manufacturer)
- Country of origin/manufacture
- Specification/data sheets demonstrating capability
- Typical lead time
- Any other relevant information.
Company sales brochures or marketing packages will not be considered, and no quotes will be accepted at this time. Submissions should be sent to Matthew M. Delgado at matthew.delgado@nist.gov.
Contract & Set-Aside
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought
- NAICS Code: 334516, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (Small Business Size Standard: 1,000 employees).
- Set-Aside: Market research results will help determine if a Small Business Set-aside is appropriate. Responses from ALL responsible sources (large and small businesses) are encouraged.
Next Steps
Based on the market research, NIST will determine the appropriate acquisition strategy for this requirement.