What this opportunity is
The Department of Commerce is seeking a photodissociation laser, specifically an AlH+ model, to support precision measurements and optical frequency standards in a controlled laboratory environment. This opportunity is suitable for small businesses in the manufacturing sector, particularly those classified under NAICS 334516. As this is a Sources Sought notice, interested vendors should focus on tracking the opportunity rather than submitting bids at this stage, as the government is gathering information on potential suppliers.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
Requirements / Specification Document
Requirements / Specifications: AlH+ Photodissociation Laser 1
Version 1.0 (2019) Double-click on for further assistance.
Use this document to detail specifications/requirements for an item and/or ancillary services.
TITLE: AlH+ Photodissociation Laser
Requesting Lab/Division/Group: Physical Measurements Lab/ Time and Frequency
Division, Ion Storage Group
General Statement of Need
The Ion storage group requires AlH+ photodissociation laser to support development of optical
frequency standards and precision measurements with trapped ions.
Items and/or Ancillary Services
Item 1: AlH+ Photodissociation Laser
Quantity: One (1)
Specifications: Continuous Wave Laser
1. Wavelength: 360.4 nm +/- 0.1 nm
2. Power: ≥ 20 mW @ 360.4 nm
3. Power stability: < 2% over 8 hours in a temperature controlled (dT < 0.5 C) laboratory
environment
4. Beam: free space beam in TEM00 spatial mode with M2 ≤ 1.1 and divergence ≤ 1.0 mrad
5. Includes all necessary cables and heat sinks
6. USB and RS-232 ports for computer control
7. Compact size for integrating onto existing optics table
8. Plug-and-play design with minimal to no alignment by the user
Separately Priced Options and Services:
Item 2: [List minimum specifications.
Quantity: [Enter quantity here.]
Specifications: [Enter quantity here.]
[List any other item(s) or service requirements here using the same format above.]
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
Delivery in 6 weeks ARO preferred
Shipping criteria:
☐ Partial delivery acceptable
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Requirements / Specification Document
Requirements / Specifications: AlH+ Photodissociation Laser 2
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☐ N/A ☐ Direct delivery to building required
[Explain need for requirement here]
Building has: ☐ Loading dock
☐ Containerization preference: [Choose container]
Other requirements: [List any other requirements here]
Delivery date criteria:
☒ Delivery of goods, installation, and training shall be completed no later than:
06 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
Vendor technician will be on site to install system and confirm performance
☐ 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
Typical 60 Hz, 120 V power available
☐ 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: [List relevant available utilities, pressure(s), and
flowrate(s)]
☐ Other considerations: [List other considerations to ensure an accurate
quote]
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Requirements / Specification Document
Requirements / Specifications: AlH+ Photodissociation Laser 3
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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 of laboratory users in alignment, optimization and operation of the
frequency doubling unit
☐ 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: 14 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]
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