Sources Sought Notice for a Tunable Laser System Wavemeter for Wavelength Scanning & Locking

Request for Information / Sources Sought Notice

This notice is a market research tool to identify potential sources for a Tunable Laser System Wavemeter for Wavelength Scanning & Locking. It is not a Request for Quote (RFQ) or a pre-solicitation notice, and no award will be made from this survey. The government is seeking a domestic commercial product, if available, that meets specific technical requirements.

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Nanoscale Device Characterization Division (NDCD) requires this system to support its mission in characterizing nano- and atom-scale engineered materials for innovation in information processing, sensing, and quantum technologies. The objective is to enable new capabilities in single-defect spectroscopy and optical control for quantum networking.

• Deliverable: One (1) Tunable laser with reference wavemeter for wavelength scanning and locking.
• Terms: FOB Destination delivery and a 12-month warranty.
• Technical Specifications:
  • Continuous lasing output.
  • Wavelength tuning range: 861 nm ± 10 nm or broader.
  • Fiber-coupled output power: ≥ 25 milliwatts.
  • Optical linewidth: ≤ 100 kilohertz.
  • Mode-hop-free tuning range: ≥ 30 gigahertz.
  • Wavelength measurement resolution: 5 megahertz or better.
  • Ability to lock laser source to a user-set fixed wavelength.
  • Includes necessary electronics and communications ports (USB, TCPIP, etc.).

Interested firms should submit documentation demonstrating how they meet the minimum requirements and technical specifications. Responses should include:

• Company name and address
• Point of Contact (phone and email)
• Teaming partners (if applicable)
• Classification of the supply (COTS, modified COTS, or prototype)
• Any other pertinent information

DO NOT PROVIDE PROPRIETARY INFORMATION.

Responses must be submitted via email to ranae.armstrong@nist.gov and Donald.collie@nist.gov no later than February 5, 2026, 4:00 PM ET.

Written questions must be submitted by email to the same contacts no later than February 3, 2026, 4:00 PM ET.

• Costs for responding are solely at the respondent's expense.
• Not responding does not preclude future participation.
• Respondents will not be notified of survey results.

Request for Information / Sources Sought Notice

This notice is for market research to identify potential sources for commercial products/services related to "DIN 7/16 Offset Shorts." It is not a Request for Quote, and no award will be made from this notice. The U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in responding.

NIST is conducting research on "RF Waveform and Rapid Frequency-Comb Diagnostics for Plasma Etching" to address gaps in semiconductor supply chain visibility. This research involves measuring high-power RF waveforms used in semiconductor plasma processing. The project requires specialized equipment, including DIN 7/16 Offset Shorts, to accurately measure these waveforms.

• Mechanical Drawings: Initial, intermediate (if needed), and final drafts of mechanical drawings for the devices.

• DIN 7/16 Offset Shorts: A quantity of seven (7) offset shorts.

• Dimensional Measurements: A quantity of twenty-eight (28) dimensional measurements for each device, including tolerances or standard uncertainty, measurement procedures, and calculation methods.

• Offset Shorts: Must be male DIN 7/16 connectors made to IEEE 287.1-2021 metrology grade pin connector specification. Surfaces relevant to electrical performance must be gold plated. Devices shall be beadless and include a removable cap for transit and storage. Specific lengths required are: 0.631 in, 2.743 in, 4.667 in, 6.021 in, 7.406 in, 13.452 in, and 15.839 in.

• Dimensional Measurement Details: Measurements include inner and outer conductor diameters, outer conductor length, and center conductor length, each with tolerance or uncertainty. Methods must be described.

• Interested firms should submit documentation demonstrating how they can meet the minimum requirements and technical specifications.

• Responses should include company name, address, POC, teaming partners (if applicable), and classification of the supply (COTS, modified COTS, or prototype).

• DO NOT PROVIDE PROPRIETARY INFORMATION.

• Questions Deadline: January 27, 2025, 4:00 PM ET. Submit via email to ranae.armstrong@nist.gov and Donald.collie@nist.gov.

• Response Submission Deadline: January 30, 2025, 4:00 PM ET. Submit via email to ranae.armstrong@nist.gov and Donald.collie@nist.gov.

• Telephone and fax inquiries/responses will not be accepted.