780 nm Tunable Laser with PDH Module for Quantum Sensing Technology

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) intends to non-competitively acquire a 780 nm tunable laser with PDH module from Toptica Photonics to support quantum sensing technology development.

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY


General
Open (active)
NIST-SS26-142
Jun 24, 2026 09:00 PM
Jun 10, 2026 04:26 PM
Sole Source
Federal
Contact
Cielo Ibarra
cielo.ibarra@nist.gov
Submission Instructions
Online
Description

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) requires a widely tunable laser system with fast laser frequency modulation electronics for quantum sensing technology development. The laser must cover the wavelength range of 750 nm to 790 nm without mode hops and include built-in frequency stabilization capabilities. Fast Pound-Drever-Hall (PDH) detection electronics are also required to enable laser linewidth reduction and improve measurement precision. The laser controller must feature an interactive digital screen for mode selection, parameter setting, and visualization of optical resonances. It must also be capable of controlling the PDH electronics and locking to spectral features. The system requires a single mode, polarization-maintaining fiber-coupled output and must allow simultaneous operation of coarse and piezoelectric motion stages for wavelength tuning. NIST intends to award a sole source contract to Toptica Photonics for their CTL 780 with PDH Module, citing unique technical requirements and market research indicating no other vendor can meet these specifications. This acquisition falls under NAICS code 334516, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing.

Classification Codes
NAICS334516Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
PSC6640Laboratory Equipment and Supplies
Smart Codes
tunable laserfrequency modulation electronicsquantum sensing technology
Specifications
Supply Only
No
Timeline
Jun 10, 2026 12:00 PM-Published Date
Jun 24, 2026 12:00 PM-Response Date
Jul 09, 2026 12:00 PM-Inactive Date
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