Opportunity
SAM #NIST-AMD-PML-SSN-26-05
NIST Solicits Mode-Locked Laser System for Quantum Sensing Research
Buyer
DEPT OF COMMERCE NIST
Posted
June 05, 2026
Respond By
June 12, 2026
Identifier
NIST-AMD-PML-SSN-26-05
NAICS
334419, 334413, 334516
The Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Acquisition Management Division, is soliciting quotations for a mode-locked laser system to advance research in the Microsystems and Nanotechnology Division. - Government Buyer: - Department of Commerce (DOC) - National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) - Acquisition Management Division - Products/Services Requested: - Mode-locked laser system (new, not experimental, prototype, or custom) - Must provide adequate pulse power, pulse duration, low noise, and fast actuation mechanisms - Intended for nonlinear integrated photonics applications in quantum sensing and timekeeping - All items must be new, in original manufacturer packaging, with all original documentation and software - Unique/Notable Requirements: - No used, remanufactured, experimental, prototype, custom, or unauthorized 'gray market' equipment will be accepted - No specific OEMs or part numbers are specified in the notice - OEMs: - No OEMs are named in the solicitation - Vendors: - No vendors are named in the solicitation
Description
The research work of the Microsystems and Nanotechnology Division includes the development of nonlinear integrated photonics devices for applications in quantum sensing and timekeeping. To support this research, a mode-locked laser source is required. This system must have adequate pulse power and pulse duration to drive nonlinear processes and must have low enough noise and fast enough actuation mechanisms to enable its stabilization. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing.
The Contractor shall provide a Firm Fixed Price quotation for a mode-locked laser system. This system must meet or exceed the technical specifications listed below. All items must be new. Used or remanufactured equipment will not be considered for award. Experimental, prototype, or custom items will not be considered. The use of “gray market” components not authorized for sale in the U.S. by the proposer is not acceptable. All line items shall be shipped in the original manufacturer’s packaging and include all original documentation and software, when applicable.