Opportunity

SAM #NB686010-26-01559

NIST Solicitation for Q-Switched Nd:YAG Laser System with Harmonic Generators

Buyer

DEPT OF COMMERCE NIST

Posted

June 08, 2026

Respond By

June 18, 2026

Identifier

NB686010-26-01559

NAICS

334516, 334519

NIST's Applied Physics Division is seeking a Q-Switched Nd:YAG Laser system for calibrating laser pulse-energy instruments used by industry and military customers. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) - Applied Physics Division, Sources and Detectors Group, Physical Measurement Laboratory (PML) - NIST Boulder Campus - Products Requested: - Q-Switched Nd:YAG Laser (1 unit) - 1064 nm wavelength, ≥600 mJ pulse energy, <0.3 nm spectral bandwidth, <10 ns pulse duration, up to 20 Hz repetition rate, Gaussian beam shape, Nd:YAG crystal rod - Second Harmonic Generator (1 unit) - Converts 1064 nm to 532 nm - Third Harmonic Generator (1 unit) - Converts 532 nm to 355 nm - Water-to-Air Heat Exchanger Option (1 unit) - For laser cooling - No specific OEMs or part numbers are mentioned in the solicitation or attachments - Notable Requirements: - Delivery, installation, and training must be completed by the specified deadline - Delivery is FOB Destination to NIST Boulder, CO - Intended for high-precision calibration of laser pulse-energy instruments - All items must meet detailed technical specifications for wavelength, energy, and compatibility with harmonic generators

Description

See the attached Combined Synopsis/Soliciation RFQ, Requirements Specifications document.

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