SAM #NB688000-26-02473

NIST Procurement of Three Optical Frequency Comb Systems with Installation and Training

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Physical Measurements Lab, Time and Frequency Division, Neutral Atom Optical Clocks Group is seeking vendors for advanced optical frequency comb systems to support ytterbium optical clock research. - Government Buyer: - Physical Measurements Lab, Time and Frequency Division, Neutral Atom Optical Clocks Group (NIST) - Products Requested: - Three optical frequency comb systems - One system: turnkey operation, high-speed modulation, built-in stabilization, on-site installation and training - Two systems: similar specifications with slight wavelength differences, separately priced - All systems must be rack-mountable (≤8U), capable of continuous operation for weeks, and include modules for laser locking at specified wavelengths (1156 nm, 1388 nm, 759 nm, 556 nm, 798 nm, 1112 nm) - Locking electronics for f_CEO, f_rep, and external lasers; high frequency stability and low phase noise required - Services Requested: - On-site installation and training for all three systems, including setup, start-up, and turnkey installation - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Systems must achieve <5e-17 frequency instability at 1 second in-loop - Residual stability for locking external lasers <3e-16 at 1 second - f_reprate output signal residual stability ≤1e-14 at 1 second - Must support optical heterodyne beats and laser locking at multiple specified wavelengths with low input power (<1 mW) - Delivery, installation, and training required within 6-8 months after order - No specific OEMs or part numbers are mentioned, but leading manufacturers of optical frequency combs are likely to be considered - Opportunity classified under NAICS 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing)

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 Optical Frequency Combs 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 Optical Frequency Combs 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 Contract Specialist, Lisa Stevens, via email at lisa.stevens@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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