Description
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking information on vendors that can provide a Compact 1156 nm Fiber Laser for use in a portable optical clock. The laser must meet specific specifications, including a fiber laser with >10 mW optical power output, operation at 1156.839 nm with a tuning range >.35 nm, and a combined laser and controller that fits within a certain size. The procurement will be used to determine if any Small Business Set-aside opportunities exist. Interested business organizations should submit electronic copies of their capability statement, which should include the company name, country of origin or manufacture, spec/data sheets, and other relevant information.
• The laser must have a linewidth below 5 kHz at 100 us integration time.
• The laser must have a slow feedback option utilizing PZT based tuning with bandwidth >5 kHz.
• The procurement is assigned a NAICS code of 334516, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing.
• The small business size standard is 1,000 employees.
• Responses should be limited to four pages or less.
• No quotes will be accepted at this time and will not be considered.