SOURCES SOUGHT: Spatial Light Modulator
COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF
Notice type
Sources Sought
Solicitation #
NB672020-26-02299
NAICS
334516
PSC
6650
Posted
July 14, 2026
Response due
July 24, 2026
Description
Requirements / Specification Document
TITLE: Spatial Light Modulator
Requesting Laboratory / Division / Group:
Communications Technology Laboratory
Radio Frequency Technology Division
Electromagnetic Fields Group (672.02)
General Statement of Need:
We are working on a innovation in measurement science project for laser intensity imaging.
This project is to improve capabilities in advanced manufacturing and generation of
structured light would be an enabling technology. To this end, we need a spatial light
modulator to generate structured light for high power lasers.
Item Specifications and Quantities:
Item 1: Spatial Light Modulator
Quantity: 1
Specifications: 1.1 Liquid Cooling Module Included
1.2 High Power Handling: ≤200 W/cm
1.3 SMA Trigger Output
1.4 1920 x 1200 resolution
1.5 8 um pixel pitch
1.6 650 - 1100 nm operating wavelength
1.7 ≥ 60 Hz frame rate
1.8 <0.01%
Item 2: Benchtop Thermoelectric Liquid Chiller, 200 W
Quantity: 1
Specifications: 2.1 Up to 200 W of Cooling Power
2.2 In-Line Filter to Remove Debris in the Liquid Cooling Line
2.3 Temperature Range from -5 °C to 45 °C
2.4 Temperature Stability of ±0.1 °C Under a Constant Load
Vendor Requirements
1. Possess at time of award/contracting an Export Control Classification Number (ECCN).
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Requirements / Specification Document
2. Possess at time of award/contracting a Unique Entity Identification Number (UEI) which
registration is listed as “Active” on the GSA System for Award Management (SAM.gov).
Procurement Support Information and Ancillary Services:
Section Requirements/Specifications
Planning
Considerations
☒ N/A
☐ List any visits required to allow potential vendors to see site
specific constraints.
[Explain Requirements.]
☐ US citizen required on-site (foreign nationals require pre-
registration 30 days prior to visit.)
☐ Vendor Representative On-Site more than three (3) days.
☐ Other Considerations:
[List other considerations to ensure an accurate quote.]
Shipping &
Delivery
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Shipping Address:
☒ NIST-Boulder
ATTN: TBA
Mail Stop: TBA
325 Broadway
Boulder, CO 80305
☐ NIST-Gaithersburg
ATTN:
Mail Stop:
100 Bureau Dr
Gaithersburg MD 20899
☐ [Alternate Shipping Address]
Shipping Criteria:
☒ Partial Delivery Acceptable
☐ [Enter Shipping and Delivery information by item.]
☐ Direct Delivery to OU Building Required
[Explain Need for Requirement]
Building /Room Number: [Enter Building/Room Number]
☐ Building has Loading Dock
Containerization Preference: [Enter Container Type]
Other Requirements:
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Delivery Date Criteria:
☐ Delivery Shall Be Competed No Later Than:
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☐ Delivery Shall Be Made No Earlier Than:
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☐ Scheduled Deliveries:
Item Number Due Date
☐ Other:
[List Other Shipping, Delivery or Special Requirements.]
Electronic Media
☒ N/A
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☐ Software
☐ Electronic Manuals
☐ License Key
☐ Other:
[List Any Other Electronic Media Requirements]
☐ US Government Email Address for Software Delivery:
[Enter Address]
Installation
☒ N/A
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☐ Vendor Technician on Site
☐ Rigging
☐ Uncrating / Unpackaging
☐ Removal of Packaging Material
☐ Equipment Set Up
☐ Start-Up Services
☐ Turnkey Installation
☐ Other:
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Requirements / Specification Document
[Enter Details]
NOTE: TPOC shall be the coordination POC.
Facility / Utility
Considerations
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☐ OFPM Work Order Numbers
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☐ Power Available
Voltage: [Enter voltage] (V)
Maximum Current: [Enter max current draw] (A)
Phase: [Choose Phase]
Frequency: [Typically 60Hz] (Hz)
NEMA Plug Type: [Enter Plug Type] (i.e.: NEMA L5-20P)
Environment: [Choose Environment]
Other Power Considerations:
[List Any Other Power Considerations.]
☐ Utility Connections:
[List Relevant Available Utilities, Pressure(s) and Flowrate(s).]
☐ Other Considerations:
[List Other Considerations to Ensure an Accurate Quote.]
Inspection and
Acceptance
☐ N/A
[Inspection Requirements Per Item (Who, When, What, Where)]
☒ On-Site
☒ Acceptance Not Expected to Exceed 7 Business Days
☐ Acceptance Expected to Exceed 7 Business Days:
[Duration]
☐ Inspection and Acceptance Plan:
[Explanation]
☐ Other:
[Enter Other Requirements]
Training
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Training Requirements (Who, When, What, Where)
☐ Number of Trainees: [Enter Number of Trainees]
☐ On-Site
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Requirements / Specification Document
☐ Off-Site Location: [Enter Location(s)]
Is Trainee Travel Required: [Choose Answer]
Scope of Training
☐ Operation ☐ Maintenance ☐ Troubleshooting
☐ Safety ☐ Other
[Enter Other Scope of Training Requirements]
☐ Training Materials to be Provided by Government:
[Describe Materials]
☐ Training Materials to be Provided by Vendor:
[Describe Materials]
☐ Other
[Enter Other Training Requirements]
NOTE: SME shall be coordination POC.
Warranty
☐ N/A
Base Manufacturer Warranty is acceptable
Warranty Length: [i.e. 3 - Years]
What is included?
☐ Labor ☐ Parts ☐ Travel
☐ Cost and Liability for Returns
☐ Other
[Enter Other Requirements]
☐ 1 Option Period
☐ 2 Option Periods
☐ 3 Option Periods
☐ 4 Option Periods (Maximum)
Calibration [Describe Calibration Requirements Per Item]
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☒ N/A Calibration Plan Length: [i.e. 3 - Years]
What is Included?
☐ Labor ☐ Spare Parts ☐ Consumables
☐ Travel ☐ Cost and Liability for Shipment
☐ Software Updates ☐ Manuals
☐ Other
[Enter Other Requirements]
☐ Requirements:
[Enter Requirements] (i.e.: On-Site Within 72 hours, etc.)
☐ 1 Option Period
Length: [i.e. 1 – Year / 6 - Months]
☐ 2 Option Periods
☐ 3 Option Periods
☐ 4 Option Periods (Maximum)
Maintenance
☒ N/A
[Describe Maintenance Requirements Per Item]
Maintenance Plan Length: [i.e. 3 - Years]
What is Include…
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