Tunable Laser
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 Department of the Army, specifically W6QM MICC-FT DRUM, is seeking a Tunable Laser through a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation. This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The required laser must meet specific technical specifications for wavelength range, stability, and control. Responses are due by June 12, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a tunable laser with the following key specifications:
- Wavelength Range: Tunable from 1480 to 1640 nanometers.
- Operation: Continuous-wave, mode-hop-free across the entire tuning range.
- Linewidth: Less than 200 kHz.
- Wavelength Resolution: 0.1 picometers or better.
- Wavelength Accuracy: ±15 picometers or better in step mode and continuous sweep operation.
- Wavelength Stability: ±5 picometers or better over typical operating conditions.
- Output Power: Minimum of 7 dBm across the tuning range.
- Sweep Capability: Fast wavelength sweep from 1 to 200 nm/s with programmable control.
- Fine Tuning: Capability over at least 10 GHz.
- Output Coupling: Fiber-coupled output compatible with standard single-mode fiber systems, with polarizing maintaining fiber output coupling.
- Remote Control: Via USB, GPIB, and Ethernet interfaces.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Product/Service Code: 6650 (Optical Instruments, Test Equipment, Components And Accessories)
- Response Due: June 12, 2026, 05:00 PM EDT
- Published: June 05, 2026, 02:30 PM EDT
- Department/Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE / DEPT OF THE ARMY
- Office: W6QM MICC-FT DRUM
Additional Information
Prospective offerors should review the provided documents, including "Registration Instructions for the PIEE Solicitation Module," "Department of Defense Procurement Toolbox," "PIEE Solicitation Module Link for W911S226U3380," and "Web Based Training for the PIEE Solicitation Module," for guidance on responding to this opportunity. All submissions and related communications are expected to be handled through the PIEE system.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Brian Holloway at brian.c.holloway.mil@army.mil or 845-938-5810.