Opportunity
SAM #NB688000-26-02289
NIST Solicitation for Advanced Optical Frequency Comb System with Installation
Buyer
DEPT OF COMMERCE NIST
Posted
July 28, 2026
Respond By
August 07, 2026
Identifier
NB688000-26-02289
NAICS
334516, 334519
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), under the Department of Commerce, is soliciting quotations for an advanced Optical Frequency Comb system for its Time and Frequency Division in Boulder, CO. - Government Buyer: - Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Physical Measurements Lab / Time and Frequency Division / Ion Storage Group - Acquisition managed by NIST Boulder Campus Acquisition Management Division - Products/Services Requested: - Optical Frequency Comb system (quantity: 1) - Must cover wavelengths 1070 nm, 1156 nm, and 1542 nm, with extendibility to 500–2100 nm (including 729 nm, 1348 nm, 1397 nm, 1068 nm) - At least 6 optical output channels, up to 8 optical input channels, and up to 8 RF output channels - Frequency stability 10,000 s - Integrated phase noise 1 MHz) of repetition rate and carrier-envelope - Rack-mountable (3U height), ethernet monitoring/control - Vendor on-site installation and performance confirmation (installation support required) - Notable Requirements: - Delivery, installation, and training must be completed within 36 weeks after order - System must be delivered FOB Destination to NIST Boulder, CO - Vendor must provide on-site installation and confirm system performance - Tariff and country of origin information required if manufactured outside the U.S. - No specific OEMs or part numbers are named in the solicitation - Evaluation will be based on technical capability and lowest price technically acceptable
Description
See the attached RFQ and Requirements and Specifications documents.