Tunable Low-noise Short Wavelength Visible Coherent Light Source System
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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), specifically the Quantum Measurement Division (QMD), is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice to identify potential sources for a Tunable Low-noise Short Wavelength Visible Coherent Light Source System. This system, a frequency-doubled fiber amplifier, is required to generate coherent 780 nm light from 1560 nm light for integration into primary acoustic measurement systems. Responses are due by June 2, 2026.
Scope of Work
NIST's Mass and Force Group requires one (1) Frequency-Doubled 1560 nm Optical Amplifier. This apparatus must generate 200 mW or more of coherent 780 nm light from 10 mW or less of 1550 nm light. The system will be integrated into primary acoustic measurement systems to support the Division's mission of delivering accuracy and traceability of acoustic measurements.
Key technical specifications include:
- Laser waveform: Continuous-wave
- Input wavelength: 1560 nm (+/- 2 nm)
- Output wavelength: Half of input wavelength
- Output power: 200 mW or higher
- Input power: 10 mW or lower
- Output polarization: Linear with PER 17 or higher
- Output linewidth: 10 MHz or lower
- Fundamental rejection from output: 40 dB or higher
- Output power stability: 1% or lower rms variation over 1 hour
- Coupling: PM fiber, FC/APC termination for both input and output
- Control: Front panel control
- Power: 60 Hz 115 VAC
- Form factor: Single unit, 19" rack-mountable or smaller
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage)
- Response Due: June 2, 2026, by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time
- Questions Due: May 21, 2026, by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time
- Published: May 19, 2026
Response Requirements
Interested parties should submit responses via email to the Primary Point of Contact, Cielo Ibarra (cielo.ibarra@nist.gov). Responses should include:
- Company name, address, contact information, and UEI (if registered in SAM.gov).
- Details on capabilities meeting or exceeding NIST's minimum requirements and relevant past experience.
- Identification of any unduly restrictive requirements and suggestions for small business participation.
- Company's small or other than small business status for NAICS code 6640 (Laboratory Equipment And Supplies), and suggestions for alternative NAICS/PSC codes if applicable.
- Existing Federal Supply Schedule or other contract numbers.
- Description of firm's experience as prime, subcontractor, or consultant.
- Any other valuable market research information.
- Indication if further engagement or information is desired. Proprietary information should not be included.
Important Notes
This is a market research notice only and not a solicitation or commitment to award a contract. Responses will not be considered proposals or quotations, and NIST will not be responsible for any costs incurred by respondents.