The United States Department of Commerce (DOC), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Acquisition Management Division (AMD) intends to negotiate, on a sole source basis, with Toptica Photonics; 5847 Country Road. 41 Farmington, MY 14425 for the purchase of one (1) Ultra-violet (UV) 308.4 nm laser to be utilized by NIST’s Physical Measurements Laboratory (PML). The statutory authority for this acquisition is 41 USC 3304(a)(1); FAR 13.106-1(b).

***** Sole source determination is based on the need to acquire one (1) UV 308.4 nm laser. The laser will be used for a project that uses controlled interactions between ytterbium atoms to allow for quantum control of ultra-cold atoms to advance quantum measurement science. The laser is required to be a high power, narrow linewidth laser operating at 308.4 nm wavelength, to allow for controllably excite the ytterbium atoms to the interacting Rydberg states. The laser must be capable of performing a 308 nm at 0.5 watts of power to enable the ability to controllably excite the ytterbium atoms to highly excited “Rydberg” states. Based in on extensive market research, which included sources sought posting AMD-SS20-16 on beta.SAM; Toptica Photonics is the only manufacturer capable of providing a laser that can provide a laser that meets the nanometer and power requirements that will allow for the “Ryberg” states.

*****The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 334516 – Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees.

*****A determination by the Government not to compete the proposed acquisition based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.  Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. 

*****No solicitation package will be issued.  This notice of intent is not a request for quotations; however, all responsible sources interested may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement. Interested parties that believe they can satisfy the requirements listed above must identify their capability in writing before the response date of this notice. Only responses received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on May 20, 2020 will be considered by the government.  Responses shall be submitted via email to [email protected] or [email protected]