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66 -- OPTICAL SPECTRUM ANALYZER SOL NB847600230MB DUE 041596 POC Michelle Bernal, 303-497-3983, Fax: 303-497-3163 The National Institute of Standards & Technology requires an automated portable optical spectrum analyzer capable of spectral analysis on continuous-wave or pulsed optical signals in the wavelength range of 350 nm to 1750 nm. Additional requirements are: resolution of 0.05 nm or better, sensitivity of -75 dBm or better throughout this wavelength range, polarization dependency of plus or minus 0.05 dB or less at 1310 and 1550 nm, and isolation from stray light (dynamic range) of 60 dB within 0.5 nm. The instrument must also have the following built-in features: automated rapid scanning (0.5 S or less sweep time for spans of less than or equal to 500 nm), automatic marker-to- marker measurement of amplitude and wavelength, automatic data calculation functions, a 9 inch or larger color display, printer, 3.5 inch floppy disk drive (1.44 MB), internal memory to store at least 20 traces and 10 programs, and GP-IB interface. The instrument must also be contained in no more than two portable instrument cases (preferably one) which can fit on a standard equipment rack or an instrument cart; the outside dimensions of each instrument case (including any protrusions) must not exceed 230H x 450W x 530D mm. The input connector for the light signal must be a FC-type optical fiber connector. There will be no formal RFQ. Interested sources proposing to supply an equivalent unit must submit a written quote establishing capability to meet the above requirements within 15 days from the date of synopsis. (0081)

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