Sources Sought Second Harmonic Generation Microscope

Project ID: NB688000-26-01634 FederalOpportunitiesSources Sought

Overview

Agency	National Institute of Standards and Technology
Deadline	05/18/26
Posted	05/11/26
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

Description

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Summary

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 Second Harmonic Generation Microscope per the specifications 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 external hardware for a Second Harmonic Generation Microscope in 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 a 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 Specifications, 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 that 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 Contract Specialist, Lisa Stevens, via email at lisa.stevens@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 market research to identify potential vendors capable of providing a Second Harmonic Generation Microscope. This initiative aims to gather information on eligible business firms that can meet the specified requirements before determining the acquisition method. NIST's mission includes advancing measurement science, standards, and technology to enhance economic security and improve quality of life. This sources sought notice is not a request for proposals or quotes, but rather a tool to assess market capabilities. Work Details NIST requires a scanning confocal microscope configured with a pulsed laser source and second harmonic detector. The specifications include: - **Item 1**: Scanning laser confocal microscope, reflection mode, SHG mode, with near-IR fs-pulsed source and high sensitivity visible wavelength detectors (e.g., Zeiss 510/780 or comparable). - **Quantity**: 1 - **Specifications**: 1.1 Scanning laser microscope system with 2 photon/SHG detection / visible wavelength detection capability. 1.2 Reflection mode operation suited for imaging hard, nonlinear optical thin films (lithium niobate) on oxidized silicon wafers. 1.3 High sensitivity detectors (PMTs) for collecting visible SHG light driven by pulsed laser source. 1.4 Suitable optical filters for pump light rejection for high-sensitivity detection of SHG light. 1.5 Probe beam polarization control. 1.6 High magnification microscope objective for image resolution (>50x, 100x preferred). 1.7 Control PC or software. - **Item 2**: FS-pulsed-class excitation laser center wavelength ~800 nm and auxiliary components for operation (e.g., commercially available Coherent Chameleon Ti:Sapp, Spectra Mai Tai, or comparable). - **Quantity**: 1 - **Specifications**: 2.1 Pulse width <200 fs. 2.2 Center wavelength ~800 nm, tuning ~200 nm range. 2.3 Avg Power >1W. 2.4 Includes all components required for operation. - **Item 3**: Warranty - 1 year full service. - **Item 4**: Installation / Training onsite. Period of Performance Delivery is expected within 12 weeks after receipt of order. Place of Performance The products will be delivered to NIST Boulder.

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