SAM #W911QX26QA091

Procurement of Toptica Photonics Laser Systems and Replacement Components for Quantum Technology Research

The Army Research Laboratory's Quantum Science & Technology Branch is seeking advanced laser systems and replacement components for atomic spectroscopy in quantum technology research. - Government Buyer: - Army Research Laboratory, Quantum Science & Technology Branch - U.S. Army Contracting Command - Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG), W6QK ACC-APG Adelphi office - OEM Highlight: - Toptica Photonics is the sole source OEM specified for all requested items - Products/Services Requested: - Three continuously tunable diode laser systems (750-790 nm, ≥10 mW, mode hop free, frequency stabilized, fiber coupled) - Three dual frequency external cavity diode laser (ECDL) systems (780 nm and 776 nm, each ≥30 mW, single controller, frequency stabilized, fiber coupled) - Three ECDL systems at 420 nm (≥30 mW, frequency stabilized, fiber coupled) - One Pound-Drever-Hall demodulation module (for Toptica DLC system) - Four replacement ECDL laser heads (780 nm, ≥30 mW, frequency stabilized, fiber coupled, compatible with Toptica DLC) - Four replacement diodes and optical isolators (1270 nm, ≥30 dB isolation, for Toptica DL PRO laser head) - Four replacement tapered amplifier diodes and optical isolators (1270 nm, ≥500 mW, ≥30 dB isolation, for Toptica BoosTA system) - Notable Requirements: - All systems require frequency stabilization, specific wavelength operation, high optical isolation, and fiber optic coupled output - Replacement parts must be compatible with Toptica DLC and BoosTA systems - Sole source justification is based on unique capabilities and compatibility requirements

Description

The U.S. Army Contracting Command - Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG) intends to procure three (3) multiple scientific laser systems and four (4) replacement constituent components for atomic spectroscopy applications in quantum technologies. The Product Service Code (PSC) for this requirement is 6640 (Laboratory Equipment and Supplies), and the NAICS code is 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing).

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

This acquisition is being conducted as a sole source procurement under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, "Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements." The government has determined that Toptica Photonics is the only responsible source capable of providing the required items. Please refer to the solicitation attachments for further details.

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