Tunable Low-noise Short Wavelength Visible Coherent Light Source System   2

Background
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking a Tunable Low-noise Short Wavelength Visible Coherent Light Source System to support its mission in providing fundamental measurement standards.

This acquisition is part of NIST's efforts to modernize measurement technologies and ensure accuracy in various scientific domains, particularly in the Quantum Measurement Division (QMD). The QMD focuses on maintaining primary standards linked to the International System of Units (SI) and developing advanced measurement technologies.

Work Details
The contract requires the delivery of one Tunable Low-noise Short Wavelength Visible Coherent Light Source System, as specified in Attachment 1. The system must meet or exceed the following minimum requirements:
- Must be new; used or remanufactured equipment will not be accepted.
- Must include all original documentation and software.
- The system should generate coherent light at a wavelength of 780 nm from an input of 1560 nm light with an output power of 200 mW or higher.
- Specifications include: Continuous-wave laser waveform, input wavelength tolerance of +/- 2 nm, output polarization with PER 17 or higher, output linewidth of 10 MHz or lower, and output power stability of 1% or lower rms variation over one hour.
- The system must fit within a standard 19” rack or smaller.

Period of Performance
The period of performance for this contract is sixteen (16) weeks after receipt of order.

Place of Performance
Delivery will occur at the National Institute of Standards and Technology, Shipping and Receiving (Div 684.07), 100 Bureau Drive, Building 301, Gaithersburg, MD 20899.

Bidder Requirements
This solicitation is a Small Business Set Aside - Total (SBA). Bidders must provide firm-fixed-price quotations. All items must be sourced from authorized manufacturers; gray market components are not acceptable.