NB688000-26-01761 High Accuracy Laser Wavelength Meter   2

Background
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is issuing this solicitation for a High Accuracy Laser Wavelength Meter (NB688000-26-01761). This procurement is part of NIST's mission to advance measurement science, standards, and technology in the United States. The goal of this contract is to acquire a commercial product that meets specific technical requirements outlined in the solicitation.

Work Details
The contract requires the delivery of one (1) High Accuracy Laser Wavelength Meter. The specifications for the meter are detailed in the attached Specifications document. All quoters must provide a firm-fixed-price quotation for this line item, which is categorized under Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) 0001.

Period of Performance
The period of performance details are specified in the attached Specifications document, including delivery and acceptance dates.

Place of Performance
Boulder CO 80305 UNITED STATES

Bidder Requirements
Quoters must possess an active registration in the System for Award Management when submitting a quotation. They must continue to be registered until time of award, during performance, and through final payment of any contract resulting from this solicitation. Additionally, quoters must demonstrate technical capability and relevant experience in their quotations.

Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail)
This opportunity appears to have a closely related prior contract with Bristol Instruments, including awards 1333ND24PNB680400 (871B-NIR WAVELENGTH METER, $25,000; 08/23/24–10/31/24) and 1333ND25PNB640441 (OU63-25-NEW-022, one high precision wavelength meter IAW minimum specifications, $21,045; 09/22/25–03/20/26). The prior work is described as wavelength meters with similar “high precision”/NIR wavelength meter scope, suggesting the current High Accuracy Laser Wavelength Meter requirement may be a continuation or follow-on procurement for comparable instrumentation.