NIST NB688000-26-02458 399 nm Narrow Linewidth Fiber Laser
COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF
Notice type
Sources Sought
Solicitation #
NB688000-26-02458_399_nm_Narrow_Linewidth_Fiber_Laser
NAICS
334516
PSC
6640
Posted
July 24, 2026
Response due
August 5, 2026
Place of performance
Boulder, CO
What this opportunity is
The Department of Commerce is seeking a 399 nm narrow linewidth fiber laser system. This sources sought notice is suitable for businesses classified under NAICS 334516. The government requires a system with specific technical specifications, including a center wavelength of 398.911 nm and laser linewidth of less than 10 kHz. As this is a sources sought notice, businesses should track this opportunity rather than submitting a bid.
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Description
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Requirements / Specifications: 399 nm narrow linewidth fiber laser 1
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TITLE: 399 nm narrow linewidth fiber laser
Requesting Lab/Division/Group: PML/Time and Frequency Division (688/80)
General Statement of Need
We require narrow-linewidth fiber laser systems operating at 399 nm.
Items and/or Ancillary Services
Item 1: Narrow Linewidth Fiber Laser System
Quantity: 1
Specifications: 1.1 Center wavelength 398.911 nm; 1.2 Laser linewidth < 10 kHz (100 us integration); 1.3
Output power > 1 W; 1.4 Monitor ports: 798 nm, > 5 mW and 1596 nm, ~5 mW; 1.5 Optical power
stability <0.75% at 3 hours (RMS); 1.6 Relative intensity noise < 0.05% integrated from 10 Hz to 10 MHz;
1.7 Thermal tuning range: +/- 0.125 nm without mode hops; 1.8 PZT tuning range: > 3 GHz; 1.9 PZT tuning
bandwidth: >5 kHz; 1.10 Laser output: collimated, M2<1.1; 1.11 Output polarization: linear, >20 dB; 1.12
Air cooled; 1.13 Warranty >=2 years; 1.14 Controller, 3U rackmountable; 1.15 Laser head dimensions <=
215 mm x 445 mm x 118 mm
Separately Priced Options and Services:
Item 2: [List minimum specifications.
Quantity: [Enter quantity here.]
Specifications: [Enter quantity here.]
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Service Requirements / Item Specifications
Section Requirements/Specifications
Planning
Considerations
☒ N/A
☐ List any visits required to allow potential vendors to see site specific constraints.
[Explain requirement here]
☐ US citizen required on-site (foreign nationals require preregistration 30 days
prior)
☐ Vendor rep on-site more than three days
☐ Other considerations: [List other considerations to ensure an accurate
quote]
Shipping &
Delivery
☐ N/A
[Enter shipping and delivery information by item here.]
Shipping criteria:
☐ Partial delivery acceptable
☐ Direct delivery to building required
[Explain need for requirement here]
Building has: ☐ Loading dock
☐ Containerization preference: [Choose container]
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Other requirements: [List any other requirements here]
Delivery date criteria:
☒ Delivery of goods, installation, and training shall be completed no later than:
16-18 weeks ARO
☐ Deliver no earlier than: [Insert date here]
☐ Other: [List other shipping, delivery, or specil requirements]
Electronic Media
☒ N/A
[Enter electronic media requirements by item here.]
☐ Software
☐ Electronic manuals
☐ License Key
☐ Other: [List any other Electronic Media requirements here]
[Enter email address for software delivery here]
Installation
☒ N/A
[Enter installation requirements by item here.]
☐ Vendor technician on site
☐ Rigging
☐ Uncrating / Unpackaging
☐ Removal of packaging material
☐ Equipment set up
☐ Start-up services
☐ Turn key installation
☐ Other [Enter details here.]
Note: When installation is required, TPOC or COR shall be the coordination point.
Facility / Utility
Considerations
☒ N/A
[List site specific utility considerations by item here.]
☐ OFPM Work Order Number(s)
[List any Work Order Number(s) here]
☐ Power available
Voltage: [Enter voltage here] (V)
Max Current: [Enter max current draw here] (A)
Phase: [Choose phase]
Frequency: [Typically 60Hz] (Hz)
NEMA Plug Type: [Enter plug type here] (i.e.: NEMA L5-20P)
Environment: [Choose environment]
Other power consideration: [List any other power considerations here]
☐ Utility connections: [L ist relevant available utilities, pressure(s), and
flowrate(s)]
☐ Other considerations: [List other considerations to ensure an accurate
quote]
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Warranty
☐ N/A
Base Manufacturer Warranty is acceptable
[If you require an Extended Manufacturer Warranty, describe the warranty
requirements per item here.]
What is included?
☐ Labor ☐ Parts ☐ Travel ☐ Cost and liability for returns
☐ Other: [Enter other requirements here]
☐ Warranty length: [Enter warranty length here]
Period Length:[Ex. month, 6 month, year etc.]
Training
☒ N/A
[Training requirements (who, when, what, where) here. If on-site, is travel
necessary?]
☐ On-site
☐ Off-site location: [Enter location(s) here]
☐ Number of trainees: [Enter number of trainees here]
Scope of training:
☐ Operations ☐ Maintenance ☐ Troubleshooting ☐ Safety
☐ Other: [Enter other scope requirements here]
☐ Training materials to be provided: [Describe requirement here]
☐ Other: [Enter other training requirements here]
Note: When training is required, TPOC or COR shall be the coordination point.
Inspection and
Acceptance
☐ N/A
[Enter inspection requirements per item here]
☐ Planned government acceptance testing (7 business days)
☒ Gov’t acceptance expected to take longer than 7 business days: 21 days
☐ Inspection and acceptance plan: [Explain here]
☐ Other: [Enter other requirements here]
Maintenance
☒ N/A
[Describe your maintenance requirements per item here]
Period Length: [Ex. month, 6 month, year etc.]
What is included?
☐ Labor ☐ Spare parts ☐ Consumables ☐ Travel
☐ Cost and liability for returns ☐ Software updates ☐ Manuals
☐ Service plan length: [Enter service plan length here]
☐ Other: [Enter other requirements here]
☐ Requirements: [Enter requirements here] (i.e.: onsite within 72 hours, etc.)
☐ Option Period 1 ☐ Option Period 2
☐ Option Period 3 ☐ Option Period 4
Government
Furnished
Material /
Equipment
☒ N/A
[List any government furnished material/equipment per item here]
☐ Samples for testing
☐ Government equipment which will leave gov't site (TPOC must coordinate with
division property custodian)
Serial Number: [Enter Serial Number here]
Description: [Enter description here]
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