Opportunity
SAM #1333ND26QNB640536
Procurement of High-Power Tunable Mid-Infrared Quantum Cascade Laser System for NIST
Buyer
DEPT OF COMMERCE NIST
Posted
August 25, 2026
Respond By
September 01, 2026
Identifier
1333ND26QNB640536
NAICS
334516
NIST's Biosystems and Biomaterials Division is seeking to procure a high-power, tunable mid-infrared Quantum Cascade Laser (QCL IR) system. - Government Buyer: - National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Biosystems and Biomaterials Division, Biomaterials Group - Product Requested: - One (1) high-power, tunable mid-infrared Quantum Cascade Laser system - Part number: QCL-IR LASER SYSTEM - Key technical requirements: - Wavelength tuning range: 5.7 to 12 micrometers - Adjustable pulse control - Computer-based control with LabView SDK - High-power output and precise beam specifications - Includes operations manual - Delivery & Warranty: - Delivery required within 100 calendar days to NIST Gaithersburg - Minimum two-year warranty starting upon Government acceptance - Unique Requirements: - Total small business set-aside under NAICS 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) - System must be delivered FOB Destination - Must include detailed technical specifications and computer control integration - OEMs & Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to qualified manufacturers of QCL IR systems - Notable for: - Emphasis on advanced tunable infrared laser technology for scientific applications - Requirement for LabView SDK integration and robust warranty coverage
Description
SOLICITATION 1333ND26QNB640536
High-Power Tunable Infrared Quantum Cascade Laser (QCL IR) System
This is a solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in RFO Subpart 12.2, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested, and a separate written document will not be issued.
This solicitation is a Request for Quotation (RFQ).
The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334516 – Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing with a Small Business size standard of 1,000 Employees. This requirement will be competed as a Total Small Business Set-Aside.