SAM #NB686010-26-01559

Market Research for Q-Switched Nd:YAG Laser System for Metrology at NIST

NIST is seeking information from vendors for a Q-Switched Nd:YAG Laser system to support calibration of laser pulse-energy instruments for U.S. industry and military customers. - Government Buyer: - National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) - Applied Physics Division, Sources and Detectors Group, Physical Measurement Laboratory (PML) - Products Requested: - Q-Switched Nd:YAG Laser (1 unit) - 1064 nm wavelength, spectral bandwidth <0.3 nm, pulse duration <10 ns, Gaussian beam shape, pulse energy ≥600 mJ, repetition rate up to 20 Hz, Nd:YAG crystal rod - Second Harmonic Generator (1 unit) - Converts 1064 nm to 532 nm, interfaces with laser and third harmonic generator - Third Harmonic Generator (1 unit) - Converts 532 nm to 355 nm, interfaces with second harmonic generator - Water-to-Air Heat Exchanger Option (1 unit) - For laser cooling pump enclosure - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; market research is open to all qualified manufacturers - Unique Requirements: - Delivery, installation, and training must be completed by the specified deadline - Vendors must provide capability statements, including country of manufacture, lead times, and technical specifications - System must support calibration for both industry and military applications - Place of Performance: - Physical Measurement Laboratory, Applied Physics Division, Sources and Detectors Group, Boulder, Colorado

Description

Project Title: Laser Source for Q-Switched Metrology

Notice ID: NB686010-26-01559

NAICS Code: 334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing

THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTATION.

It is a market research tool being used to determine potential and eligible business firms that can provide the product described herein prior to determining the method of acquisition.

The National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST) seeks information on vendors that can provide  a Laser Source for Q-Switched Metrology.

This announcement is not a Request for Proposals or Quotes (RFP/RFQ) and does not commit the Government to award a contract now or in the future. The information contained in this notice is DRAFT only and, as such, is subject to change prior to the issuance of a solicitation. No solicitation is available currently. Additionally, the Government is not obligated to and will not pay for any information received from potential sources because of this Sources Sought announcement. The results of this Sources Sought will be utilized to determine if any Small Business Set-aside opportunities exist. All Small Business Set-aside categories will be considered. In addition, this market research tool is being used to identify potential and eligible firms, of all sizes, who manufacture the Laser Source for Q-Switched Metrology in the U.S. prior to determining the method of acquisition and issuance of a solicitation.

After the results of this market research are obtained and analyzed, NIST may conduct a competitive or non-competitive procurement on the System for Award Management (sam.gov) and subsequently award a contract. If at least two qualified small businesses are identified during this market research stage that can fulfill the requirement, in accordance with the Specifications, then this acquisition shall be solicited as a small business set aside, however, NIST is seeking responses from ALL responsible sources, including large and small businesses. Responses should include the country where the product is manufactured.

This requirement is assigned a NAICS code of 334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing  with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees.

Interested business organizations that believe they can meet the requirements should submit electronic copies of their capability statement. Please limit responses to four (4) pages or less. Responses should include the following information:

Name of the company that will provide the product(s). Name of the company that will manufacture the product. County of origin or manufacture of the product. Spec/data sheets and examples of products that meet the specifications that demonstrate experience in meeting the requirements of this procurement. Typical lead time to deliver the product after receipt of order Any other relevant information that is not listed above that the Government should consider in developing its minimum specifications and finalizing its market research.

(Company sales brochures or marketing packages will not be considered.)

Any proprietary information should be so marked. The written capability statement should be received by the Contract Specialist, de Ionne Jones, via email at deionne.jones@nist.gov no later than the date and time posted in this notice. No quotes will be accepted at this time and will not be considered.

REQUIREMENTS OVERVIEW:

See the attached Requirements and Specifications document.

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