Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Narrowband Mid-IR laser with tunable wavelength and tunable repetition rate

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking to acquire a narrowband mid-IR laser with tunable wavelength and tunable repetition rate. The laser should meet specific technical specifications, including emitting light pulses with a wavelength tunable between 2.5 μm to 10.0 μm, pulse length between 0.1 ns and 10 ns, and linewidths less than 8 cm-1. The laser system should also enable continuous or stepped tuning of the emitted wavelength and have a repetition rate tunable at least between 100 kHz to 200 kHz. • The laser source shall consist of a single laser or an array of lasers housed in a single enclosure. • The laser source shall emit light pulses with a wavelength tunable between 2.5 μm to 10.0 μm. • The laser source shall emit light pulses with pulse length between 0.1 ns and 10 ns. • The laser shall emit light pulses with linewidths less than 8 cm-1. • The laser system shall enable continuous or stepped tuning of the emitted wavelength. • The laser shall emit light pulses with a repetition rate tunable at least between 100 kHz to 200 kHz.