Opportunity
SAM #6-B185-Q-00413-00
Argonne National Laboratory Solicits Picosecond Laser Driver and Head
Buyer
Argonne National Laboratory
Posted
August 20, 2026
Respond By
August 25, 2026
Identifier
6-B185-Q-00413-00
NAICS
334517, 334516
Argonne National Laboratory, operated by UChicago Argonne, LLC for the Department of Energy, is seeking quotations for advanced laser equipment to support scientific research. - Government Buyer: - Argonne National Laboratory (UChicago Argonne, LLC) - Products Requested: - Diode Laser Driver (1 unit) - Must support picosecond-pulse and continuous wave (CW) operation - Wavelength range: 266 nm to 1990 nm - Pulse duration: as short as 40 ps FWHM - Selectable repetition rates: 2.5 kHz to 80 MHz - Low jitter (3–5 ps), external TTL triggering, dual gating inputs - 5-year limited warranty - Laser Head (1 unit) - Operates at 375 nm (±10 nm) - Pulse width: <90 ps - Repetition rate: up to 40 MHz - Average optical power: 5 mW; CW power: 40 mW; peak power: up to 1 W - Low beam divergence, numerical aperture 0.55, horizontal polarization - TE cooling, optional fiber coupling - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; open to all qualified manufacturers - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Country of origin information required - Shipping insurance charges are excluded - Evaluation based on lowest price and technical acceptability - Offerors must submit a fully executed Request for Quotation and Reps & Certs forms
Description
THIS RFQ WILL BE EVALUATED BASED ON LOWEST PRICE, TECHNICALLY ACCEPTABLE METHODOLOGY
Looking to source the following equipment:
Diode Laser Driver A picosecond-pulse diode laser driver with the following specifications:
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<p><strong>Operation modes:</strong> Pulsed or continuous wave (CW)</p>
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<p><strong>Wavelength range:</strong> 266 nm to 1990 nm</p>
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<p><strong>Pulse duration:</strong> As short as 40 ps FWHM with picosecond precision</p>
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<p><strong>Repetition rates:</strong> 2.5 kHz to 80 MHz, selectable from base frequencies of 80 MHz or 1 MHz, divided by 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, or 32</p>
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<p><strong>Jitter:</strong> Typical 3–5 ps, enabling sub‑picosecond timing stability</p>
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<p><strong>Triggering:</strong> External TTL trigger input (5 V, adjustable level), sync output for synchronizing with other instruments, and dual gating inputs (slow and fast) for time‑resolved control</p>
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<p><strong>Power supply:</strong> 110/120 VAC or 220/240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, max 45 W</p>
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<p><strong>Dimensions:</strong> 237 × 310 × 97 mm</p>
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<li><strong>Warranty:</strong> 5‑year limited warranty</li>
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<p><strong>Laser Head</strong><br />
A picosecond‑pulse and cw‑capable laser head with the following specifications:</p>
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<p><strong>Wavelength:</strong> 375 nm (±10 nm)</p>
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<p><strong>Pulse width:</strong> < 90 ps (typical)</p>
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<p><strong>Repetition rate:</strong> Up to 40 MHz</p>
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<p><strong>Average optical power:</strong> 5 mW (typical)</p>
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<p><strong>CW power:</strong> 40 mW</p>
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<p><strong>Peak power:</strong> Up to 1 W</p>
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<p><strong>Beam divergence:</strong> ~0.0063° (parallel)</p>
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<p><strong>Numerical aperture:</strong> 0.55</p>
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<p><strong>Polarization:</strong> Horizontal, extinction ratio >10</p>
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<p><strong>Operation modes:</strong> Pulsed, burst, continuous wave (CW)</p>
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<p><strong>Cooling:</strong> Thermoelectric (TE) cooled</p>
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<p><strong>Optional:</strong> Fiber coupling (single-mode, multi-mode, polarization-maintaining)</p>
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Please review all applicable documentation and provide a proposal response no later than 5:00 PM CST August 25, 2026.
Within your proposal, please include a fully executed copy of the ANL-70 Request for Quotation and the ANL-70A Reps & Certs.
Any questions can be directed to the Contracting Officer prior to 5:00 PM CST August 24, 2026.
Thank you in advance for your participation.