Wavelength Meter
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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 potential sources for high-resolution and low-resolution wavelength meters. These instruments are critical for the Standard Photonic Thermometer (SPoT) project at NIST's Fundamental Thermodynamics group in Gaithersburg, MD. Responses are due by June 2, 2026.
Scope of Work
NIST requires one high-resolution and one low-resolution wavelength meter for its SPoT project, which aims to develop next-generation chip-scale photonic temperature metrology. Both instruments must be from the same manufacturer to ensure software compatibility.
Key specifications for the high-resolution wavemeter include:
- Operating range: 630 nm to 1700 nm.
- Accuracy: ±0.2 ppm fractional wavelength error.
- Resolution: 0.001 ppm or better.
- Measurement rate: At least 1 kHz.
- Includes a 4-channel optical switch and 4-channel PID controller.
Key specifications for the low-resolution wavemeter include:
- Operating range: 1270 nm to 1680 nm.
- Accuracy: ±0.2 ppm fractional wavelength error.
- Resolution: 0.01 ppm or better.
- Measurement rate: At least 25 Hz.
Both require Windows 11 control, Labview drivers, and Python scripts.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: June 2, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Published: May 19, 2026
Response Requirements
Interested parties should provide company information (name, address, contact, UEI), details of equipment meeting the requirements (manufacturer, model, technical specifications, reseller status), performance capabilities, customization options, and any unmet specifications with suggestions. Respondents should also state manufacturing location, identify NAICS code suitability, describe available services (installation, training, maintenance), standard terms and conditions, pricing, and any existing federal contract vehicles. Customer references and any additional valuable information are also requested.
Important Notes
This is solely for market research and does not constitute a commitment by NIST to issue a solicitation or award a contract. The government will not pay for information provided.