NIST NB688000-26-00556 UV Frequency Doubler

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document outlines the detailed specifications and requirements for a UV optical frequency doubler, serving as a critical attachment to a solicitation or request for quotation. It provides technical details necessary for vendors to understand the exact nature of the item being procured.

• Item 1: UV optical frequency doubling system
  • Quantity: 1
  • Input Wavelength: 534.0 nm +/- 0.1 nm
  • Input Power: 200 - 500 mW @ 534.0 nm
  • Input Beam: fiber coupled, PM460 optical fiber, 3.3 µm MFD
  • Input linewidth: < 100 kHz
  • Output Power: > 15 mW @ 267 nm with 200 mW input at 534 nm
  • Cavity lock bandwidth: > 20 kHz
  • Includes necessary optics and electronics for input coupling and locking to the resonant doubling cavity.
  • Features an EOM for Pound-Drever-Hall error signal.
  • 19" rack mounted digital control electronics with automatic relock.
  • Temperature control for the non-linear optical crystal.
  • Temperature insensitive cavity design.
  • Frequency doubler to be installed in a temperature controlled laboratory environment (dT < 0.5 C).
  • Non-linear optical crystal is antireflection coated.
  • Hermetically sealed doubling cavity with space for desiccant pouches.
  • Alignment from outside without breaking the seal.
  • Specified long-term (> 6 months) stability of frequency doubling efficiency on a best-effort basis.
• Separately Priced Options and Services: Placeholder for additional items or services.
• Service Requirements / Item Specifications: Details on planning, shipping, delivery, electronic media, installation, facility/utility considerations, warranty, training, inspection, maintenance, and government-furnished material.

This document is crucial for bidders as it defines the precise technical specifications of the UV frequency doubler. Vendors must review these specifications to determine their capability to meet the requirements, prepare accurate quotes, and understand all associated service, delivery, installation, and warranty expectations. The detailed technical requirements will form the basis for proposal evaluation.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, specifically a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for an "UV Frequency Doubler per the Requirements and Specifications." It is being solicited as unrestricted. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 334516, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees.

• The primary deliverable is one (1) UV Frequency Doubler, as detailed in the attached "Requirements and Specifications" document.

• Includes shipping FOB Destination.

• Offerors must demonstrate technical capability to meet all requirements.

• Contract type: Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order.

• Delivery: Twenty (20) Weeks After Receipt of Order (ARO).

• Payment Terms: Net 30.

• Price quotations shall remain valid for 90 days.

• Quotations must be submitted electronically to matthew.delgado@nist.gov by the specified due date and time.

• Submissions require both a Price Quotation and a Technical Quotation.

• The Technical Quotation must include a technical description, product literature, and/or drawings demonstrating how the proposed system meets each minimum requirement, with citations.

• Evaluation Criteria: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).

  • Factor 1: Technical Capability (Acceptable/Unacceptable).
  • Factor 2: Price (Evaluated for reasonableness; price realism will not be conducted).

• Key Deadlines: The solicitation closing date and time will be specified.

• Solicited as unrestricted.

• Offerors must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) and complete required Representations and Certifications.

• Unique Entity ID (UEI) is required.

• This is a combined synopsis/solicitation; no separate written solicitation will be issued.

• FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (DEVIATION JANUARY 2026) applies.

• Country of origin/manufacture must be provided.

• Offerors proposing products manufactured outside the U.S. must identify any applicable customs charges.

• Attachment 1: Requirements and Specifications.

Sources Sought Notice

This document is a market research tool used by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to identify potential and eligible business firms capable of providing a UV Frequency Doubler. It is not a Request for Quotation (RFQ) or Request for Proposals (RFP) and does not commit the government to any contract award. The information is draft and subject to change.

• Product: UV Frequency Doubler (per attached specifications).

• Objective: To determine the method of acquisition and identify potential manufacturers.

• Set-Aside Consideration: Results will help determine if a Small Business Set-aside is appropriate. All small business categories will be considered. Responses from ALL responsible sources (large and small businesses) are sought.

• Manufacturing Location: Vendors must indicate the country where the product is manufactured.

• Format: Electronic copies of capability statements.

• Length: Maximum of four (4) pages.

• Content: Include company name (provider and manufacturer), country of origin/manufacture, spec/data sheets demonstrating capability, typical lead time, and any other relevant information.

• Exclusions: Company sales brochures or marketing packages will not be considered.

• Contact: Submit to Matthew M. Delgado via email at matthew.delgado@nist.gov.

• Deadline: Refer to the posted notice date and time.

• Important Note: No quotes will be accepted at this time.

• NAICS Code: 334516, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing.

• Small Business Size Standard: 1,000 employees.

NIST may conduct a competitive or non-competitive procurement based on the market research results. The "Requirements Overview" is detailed in an attached document.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document provides detailed specifications for a UV Frequency Doubler, likely intended as a component or requirement for a larger procurement.

• Item 1: UV Frequency Doubler Specifications
  • Input Wavelength: 534.0 nm +/- 0.1 nm
  • Input Power: 200 - 500 mW @ 534.0 nm
  • Input Beam: Fiber coupled, PM460 optical fiber, 3.3 µm MFD
  • Input Linewidth: < 100 kHz
  • Output Power: > 15 mW @ 267 nm (with 200 mW input at 534 nm)
  • Cavity Lock Bandwidth: > 20 kHz
• Other Specifications:
  • Includes necessary optics and electronics for input coupling and locking to the resonant doubling cavity.
  • Features an EOM for Pound-Drever-Hall error signal.
  • 19" rack-mounted digital control electronics with automatic relock.
  • Temperature control for the non-linear optical crystal (dT < 0.5 C).
  • Temperature-insensitive cavity design for robust alignment.
  • Non-linear optical crystal is antireflection coated.
  • Hermetically sealed doubling cavity with space for desiccant pouches.
  • External alignment of cavity and doubling crystal.
  • Long-term (> 6 months) stability of frequency doubling efficiency without realignment is specified on a best-effort basis.

Vendors responding to an opportunity requiring this specific UV Frequency Doubler must ensure their proposed solution meets or exceeds these technical specifications. This document defines critical performance parameters and component requirements.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document details the specifications and requirements for a UV optical frequency doubler and related ancillary services. It serves as a guide for potential bidders to understand the technical and service needs of the NIST Ion Storage Group.

• Item 1: UV optical frequency doubling system: Requires a system with specific input (534.0 nm) and output (267.0 nm) wavelengths, including all necessary electronics, cables, and accessories. Detailed specifications are provided in a separate document ('UV_Frequency_Doubler_Specifications.docx').
• Separately Priced Options and Services: Space for vendors to list additional items or services with their specifications and quantities.
• Service Requirements/Item Specifications: Covers planning considerations (site visits, US citizen requirement), shipping and delivery (16 weeks ARO preferred, specific criteria), electronic media requirements (software, manuals), installation (vendor technician on-site), facility/utility considerations (power, environment), warranty (base manufacturer acceptable), training (on-site or off-site, scope of training), inspection and acceptance (planned government acceptance testing), maintenance (period length, included services), and government-furnished material/equipment (534 nm input laser supplied by NIST).

This document is crucial for bidders as it outlines the precise technical specifications of the required UV optical frequency doubler, delivery timelines, installation and training needs, and warranty/maintenance expectations. It also specifies how to include separately priced options and services. Bidders must carefully review these requirements to ensure their proposed solution meets all NIST's needs and to accurately prepare their proposals.