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NIST Seeks Ultrastable Optical Reference Cavity System for 1396nm (Market Research)

NIST's Physical Measurement Laboratory is seeking sources for an Ultrastable Optical Reference Cavity System for 1396nm to support a quantum sensing project with a strontium optical lattice clock. - Government Buyer: - National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Physical Measurement Laboratory (PML), Division 688 / Group 688.60 - Product Requested: - Ultrastable Optical Reference Cavity System, primary wavelength 1396 nm, secondary 689 nm - Quantity: 1 unit - Key features: - Thermal noise fractional frequency stability of 6x10^-16 - Anti-reflection (AR) coatings for 1396 nm and 689 nm - Vacuum housing with invar mounting and viton balls - Temperature control (heaters, thermistors, temperature controller) - Ion pump and vacuum valve - Measurement and characterization of zero crossing temperature (suitable for 24°C lab environment) - Delivery, installation, and training required - 12-month or 3000-hour warranty - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Respondents must indicate country of manufacture - Capability statements required to demonstrate ability to meet specifications - Delivery and installation within 20 weeks after order; acceptance testing may take at least two months - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; NIST is seeking information from all potential manufacturers - NAICS code: 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) - Place of performance: NIST Boulder, Colorado

Description

National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

Acquisition Management Division

Sources Sought for Commercial Product Purchase

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 an Ultrastable Optical Reference Cavity System for 1396nm per the specifications attached herein.

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 Ultrastable Optical Reference Cavity System for 1396nm in the U.S. prior to determining the method of acquisition and issuance of a solicitation. PLEASE INDICATE WHAT COUNTRY MANUFACTURES THIS PRODUCT.

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 Contracting Officer, Angela Hitt, via email at angela.hitt@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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