SPECIAL NOTICE
66 -- NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE Widely Tunable, Single-Frequency, Continuous wave, Visible Laser System
- Notice Date
- 6/20/2024 10:50:20 AM
- Notice Type
- Special Notice
- NAICS
- 334516
— Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- DEPT OF COMMERCE NIST GAITHERSBURG MD 20899 USA
- ZIP Code
- 20899
- Solicitation Number
- NB684050-24-01579
- Response Due
- 7/5/2024 9:00:00 AM
- Archive Date
- 07/20/2024
- Point of Contact
- Joni L. Laster, Donald Collie
- E-Mail Address
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joni.laster@nist.gov, donald.collie@nist.gov
(joni.laster@nist.gov, donald.collie@nist.gov)
- Description
- The United States Department of Commerce (DOC), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Acquisition Management Division (AMD) intends to negotiate, on a sole source basis, with HUBNER PHOTONICS INC, 2635 N 1ST ST, STE 202, SAN JOSE, CA 95134-2061, for the purchase of a Widely Tunable, Single-Frequency, Continuous wave, Visible Laser System. The statutory authority for this acquisition is 41 USC 3304(a)(1); FAR 13.106-1(b). The Quantum Measurement Division in the Physical Measurement Laboratory develops novel spectroscopic measurement techniques to probe key physicochemical properties of advanced quantum materials (i.e., 2D�) that will enable future technologies to move past conventional digital computing. Determining the fundamental processes of quasiparticles and related charge migration and phase change phenomenon are key aspects of our work. Additionally, we study alternative-state variables or information carriers, such as spin, phase, valley, etc., which will provide the foundation for lower-power electronics, optical switching, non-volatile memory, neuromorphic computing, and other technologies that are not possible with present material systems. Visible wavelength measurement systems, both in the linear and non-linear regime, enable detection of scattering, absorption, emission, and magnetism in these materials. To support our research activities and to measure the interaction of quasiparticles, including phonons, magnons and excitons, The Fundamental Electrical Metrology Group requires the purchase of a widely tunable, single-frequency, continuous wave, laser system capable of high power output (greater than 200 mW) of gap-free wavelengths in four regions of the spectrum; 450-525 nanometers (nm), 540-650 nm, 900-1050 nm and 1080-1300 nm. This complex laser system will be used for resonant Raman and photoluminescent spectroscopic studies of novel quantum nanomaterials at varying temperatures and magnetic/electric fields. The system must be compatible with the extensive existing spectroscopic infrastructure. Wavelength tunability, stability and narrow bandwidth of this laser are crucial because Raman scattered photons are only different from the laser excitation by ~0.13 nm. High power is required because the output must be sent through multiple optical systems to deliver the light to mapping stages and/or cryostats located meters away. The proposed acquisition for a Widely Tunable, Single-Frequency, Continuous wave, Visible Laser System is required to (1) replace existing dye laser technology which uses consumable, toxic liquids and (2) expand the wavelengths available to excite quasiparticles for research. Extensive market research has been completed and HUBNER PHOTONICS INC has been the only manufacture identified as capable of meeting all the Governments minimum requirements as set forth below: (1) The system must supply continuous wave laser wavelengths with at least 200 milliwatts (mW) power output at all wavelengths and gap-free tunability from 450-525 nanometers (nm) and 540-650 nm (the gap around the pump wavelength of 532 nm can be smaller than 15 nm) (2) The system must also supply Simultaneous gap-free tunable output from 900-1050 nm and 1080-1300 nm (the gap around the doubled pump wavelength of 2064 nm can be smaller than 30 nm) (3) The system laser output MUST not require manual intervention for re-tuning; i.e. does not require realignment during changing wavelengths (4) The system must supply the following laser beam quality. a. laser linewidths below 1megahertz (MHz) b. polarization ratios greater than 1000 to 1 c. beam divergence less than 2 mrad full angle (5) The software control of the system must allow visibility of the alignment optimization process including but nt limited to temperature scans of the crystals. (6) All electrical facilities requirements are 60Hz and based on 120 volts. (7) The system must contain a method to continuous measure the output wavelength to an absolute accuracy of 3000MHz and resolution of 1000MHz The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 334516� Analytical Laboratory Equipment Manufacturing with a small business size standard of 1000 employees. A determination by the Government not to compete the proposed acquisition based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. No solicitation package will be issued. This notice of intent is not a request for quotations; however, all responsible sources interested may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement. Interested parties that believe they can satisfy the requirements listed above must identify their capability in writing before the response date of this notice. Only responses received by the established date and time shall be considered by the government. Responses shall be submitted via email to joni.laster@nist.gov.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Gaithersburg, MD 20899, USA
- Zip Code: 20899
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 20899
- Record
- SN07102462-F 20240622/240620230107 (samdaily.us)
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