SAM #BZ-2026-05

Procurement of High-Performance Femtosecond Laser System with Dual Synchronized Outputs

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, under the Department of Energy, is seeking a high-performance femtosecond laser system for advanced remote sensing research. - Government Buyer: - Department of Energy - Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) - Laser Technologies Group - Product Requested: - Femtosecond laser system with two synchronized outputs - Each output: >9 mJ pulse energy, 1 kHz repetition rate, 45 mJ - Gasket-sealed diffraction gratings with desiccant - Temperature-stabilized baseplate mounting - Water cooling of laser crystals - Must pass 6-axis 10 g vibration and -10 to 40°C thermal cycling tests (HASS process) - No active feedback loops on UF laser compressor - Unique/Notable Requirements: - System must enable remote sensing via femtosecond laser filamentation, plasma generation for isotope sensing, air-lasing with two-color beams, and spatiotemporal plasma channel shaping - Respondents must demonstrate experience delivering similar laser systems - High reliability and environmental robustness (vibration and thermal cycling) - No specific OEMs, part numbers, or vendors are named in the solicitation - Quantity: 1 complete system

Description

The Laser Technologies Group at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory intends to procure a laser system that will enable remote sensing measurements through femtosecond laser filamentation. Specifically, the group is looking for a laser system that enables the following funded remote sensing experiments and research: femtosecond beam propagation and remote plasma generation for isotope sensing; air-lasing schemes leveraging novel two-color synchronized beams; spatiotemporally shaped; free-standing plasma channels in air for manipulation and reflection of different portions of the electromagnetic spectrum; and high-energy beams to study filament–filament interactions.

This suite of remote sensing research problems described above utilizes different facets of femtosecond laser filamentation and involves two appropriately synchronized beams. Please see the attached RFI document for desired specifications and response instructions. Additional Links:Laser Technologies Group

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