Ultrastable Optical Reference Cavity System

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Background The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Acquisition Management Division (AMD), Team E-Boulder is issuing this solicitation for an Ultrastable Optical Reference Cavity System. The goal of the contract is to fulfill a specific requirement outlined in the attached Combined Synopsis/Solicitation and Requirements and Specifications documents. Work Details The contract requires the delivery of an Ultrastable Optical Reference Cavity System. Specific details regarding the system's specifications, quantities, and any brand names are included in the attached documents. The contractor must ensure that all invoicing complies with the requirements set forth, including invoice number, amount, Contract Line-Item Number (CLIN), description, quantity, unit of measure, unit price, and extended price of supplies/services delivered. Period of Performance The geographic location(s) the product will be delivered to or performed at Bidder Requirements Bidders must comply with the invoicing process which requires submission through the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). Contractors must register and use IPP for submitting payment requests. If unable to comply, a waiver request must be submitted in writing with the proposal or quotation. There are no specific manufacturer or reseller authorizations mentioned. Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail) This opportunity appears to have a confirmed incumbent, with Stable Laser Systems listed as the awardee on multiple prior NIST contracts for optical reference cavity instruments. Prior awards include OU68-25-NEW-074 (REFERENCE CAVITY, $95,981; 07/03/25–10/10/25), OU68-25-NEW-015 (OPTICAL REFERENCE CAVITY, $94,367; 09/15/25–01/16/26), and OU68-23PNB640617 (TWO STABLE OPTICAL REFERENCE CAVITY INSTRUMENTS, $71,917; 09/18/23–01/08/24). The repeated “optical reference cavity” and “stable optical reference cavity” descriptions suggest the current Ultrastable Optical Reference Cavity System requirement is a continuation or follow-on procurement of similar equipment.