NOTICE OF INTENT -Multiwavelength Tunable Stable Optical Cavity System

Project ID: NB688000-26-01482 FederalOpportunitiesSources Sought

Overview

Agency	National Institute of Standards and Technology
Deadline	05/18/26
Posted	05/08/26
Estimated Value	Not Provided
Set Aside	None
NAICS	334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
PSC	6640 - Laboratory Equipment And Supplies
Location	Boulder, CO 80305 United States

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National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

Sources Sought for Commercial Product Purchase

THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTATION. It is a market research tool being used to determine potential and eligible business firms that can provide the product described herein prior to determining the method of acquisition. The National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST) seeks information on vendors that can provide a Multiwavelength Tunable Stable Optical Cavity System per the requirements attached herein. This announcement is not a Request for Proposals or Quotes (RFP/RFQ) and does not commit the Government to award a contract now or in the future. The information contained in this notice is DRAFT only and, as such, is subject to change prior to the issuance of a solicitation. No solicitation is available currently. Additionally, the Government is not obligated to and will not pay for any information received from potential sources because of this Sources Sought announcement. The results of this Sources Sought will be utilized to determine if any Small Business Set-aside opportunities exist. All Small Business Set-aside categories will be considered. In addition, this market research tool is being used to identify potential and eligible firms, of all sizes, who manufacture the Multiwavelength Tunable Stable Optical Cavity System the U.S. prior to determining the method of acquisition and issuance of a solicitation. PLEASE INDICATE WHAT COUNTRY MANUFACTURES THIS PRODUCT. After the results of this market research are obtained and analyzed, NIST may conduct competitive or non-competitive procurement on the System for Award Management (sam.gov) and subsequently award a contract. If at least two qualified small businesses are identified during this market research stage that can fulfill the requirement, in accordance with the Statement of Requirements, then this acquisition shall be solicited as a small business set aside, however, NIST is seeking responses from ALL responsible sources, including large and small businesses. Responses should include the country where the product is manufactured. This requirement is assigned a NAICS code of 334516, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. Interested business organizations that believe they can meet the requirements should submit electronic copies of their capability statement. Please limit responses to four (4) pages or less. Responses should include the following information: - Name of the company that will provide the product(s). - Name of the company that will manufacture the product. - County of origin or manufacture of the product. - Spec/data sheets and examples of products that meet the specifications demonstrate experience in meeting the requirements of this procurement. - Typical lead time to deliver the product after receipt of order - Any other relevant information that is not listed above that the Government should consider in developing its minimum specifications and finalizing its market research. (Company sales brochures or marketing packages will not be considered.) Any proprietary information should be so marked. The written capability statement should be received by the Contracting Officer, Angela Hitt, via email at angela.hitt@nist.gov no later than the date and time posted in this notice. No quotes will be accepted at this time and will not be considered.

REQUIREMENTS OVERVIEW

See the attached Requirements and Specifications document

Summary (Newest Update)

Background The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is conducting a market research effort to identify potential vendors capable of providing a Multiwavelength Tunable Stable Optical Cavity System. This initiative aims to support the development of chip-scaled voltage references using Rydberg atoms, which require precise laser spectroscopy. The goal is to gather information on eligible business firms that can meet the specified requirements before determining the acquisition method. Work Details The contract involves the provision of a Multiwavelength Tunable Stable Optical Cavity System with the following specifications: - Item 1: Optical reference cavity in a vacuum package - Quantity: 1 - Specifications: - Specification 1.1: Cavity with finesse >10k for wavelengths of 852nm, 510nm, 638nm, and 656nm. - Specification 1.2: Zero crossing temperature characterization and temperature control tuned to the zero crossing. - Specification 1.3: Vacuum housing to enclose cavity and ion pump. All items must be new; prototypes or refurbished systems will not be accepted. Period of Performance Delivery of goods, installation, and training shall be completed no later than 18 weeks after receipt of order (ARO). Place of Performance The specific geographic location for delivery has not been detailed in the solicitation.

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