OpenResponses due Sep 16, 2026, 11:00 AM EDT

18W pump laser for erbium laser cooling

18W pump laser for laser cooling of erbium — Solicitation 57f4885d108240c78e217a278d90a72b, issued by Federal (Maryland place-of-performance).

In plain English

NIST seeks an 18W pump laser system designed for laser cooling of erbium atoms. This specialized optical equipment will be used for quantum research at NIST's Gaithersburg, Maryland facility. Responses due September 16, 2026.

Key facts

Issuing agency
Federal (Maryland place-of-performance)
Solicitation number
57f4885d108240c78e217a278d90a72b
Type
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Posted
Sep 8, 2026
Response deadline
Sep 16, 2026, 11:00 AM EDT
Place of performance
Gaithersburg, MD, 20899

Official description

Solicitation #1333ND26QNB680580. Issued by COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF › NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY › DEPT OF COMMERCE NIST. NAICS 334516. Product/Service Code 6640. Place of performance: Gaithersburg, MD, 20899.

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