Compact 1156 nm Fiber Laser for Portable Clocks

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking information on vendors that can provide compact 1156 nm fiber lasers for portable optical clocks.

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY


General
Open (active)
NB688000-26-01922
Jun 26, 2026 03:00 PM
Jun 12, 2026 03:54 PM
Sources Sought
Federal
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Contact
Angela Hitt
angela.hitt@nist.gov
+13034977305
100 Bureau Drive, Gaithersburg, MD, USA
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Description

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is conducting market research to identify potential sources for a compact 1156 nm fiber laser. This laser is intended for use in a portable optical clock to advance time-keeping technology. The laser must have a narrow linewidth and fit within specific dimensions to ensure portability. The specifications require a fiber laser with greater than 10mW optical power output from a PM fiber with an APC connector and a polarization extinction ratio better than 20dB. The laser must operate at 1156.839nm with a tuning range of greater than 0.35nm. The combined laser and controller must fit within 250mm x 125mm x 40mm, and the linewidth must be below 5kHz at a 100us integration time. A slow feedback option utilizing PZT-based tuning with a bandwidth greater than 5kHz is also required. A warranty of over 22 months is specified. NIST is also seeking information on optional Acoustic-Optical Modulators for feedback, requiring a feedback bandwidth greater than 450kHz, a feedback range of over +-5MHz, and a power loss from input of less than 3.5dB. Delivery is expected within 12 weeks ARO. Interested businesses should submit a capability statement detailing their company information, manufacturing country, product specifications, lead time, and any other relevant details.

Classification Codes
NAICS334516Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
PSC6640Laboratory Equipment and Supplies
Smart Codes
fiber laseroptical clock laserlaboratory instrument
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NB688000-26-01922 Requirements and Specifications.pdfJun 12, 2026 12:00 PM
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