Sources Sought: Infrared Optical Spectrum Analyzer

The purpose of this sources sought notice is to conduct market research and identify potential sources of commercial products/services that satisfy the Government’s anticipated needs. As part of a new NIST SERI program to advance measurement science for illicit drug identification and quantification under the TRANQ Research Act, the Sensor Science Division is developing new infrared drug sensors based on metamaterials. These metamaterial sensors rely on detection at infrared wavelengths spanning 1 mm to 5.6 mm (or greater) for spectroscopic detection of drug molecules. For benchmarking the performance of the sensor, an infrared optical spectrum analyzer is required for characterizing metamaterial sensor spectral response. The contractor shall provide an infrared optical spectrum analyzer (OSA) that must have continuous spectral coverage over the 1 mm to 5.6 mm wavelength range at high spectral resolution (2 GHz or better). This OSA must have both fiber and free space input options and a low noise floor of -85 dBm or better. This specification is necessary for both characterization of the metamaterial sensor and spectroscopic detection of drug molecules. NIST anticipates procuring a Optical Spectrum Analyzer (OSA) and is seeking information from manufacturers capable of meeting the following needs: Infrared optical spectrum analyzer

requirements: Continuous wavelength coverage from 1 to 5.6 mm or greater Detection sensitivity (noise floor) of -85 dBm or better over the full wavelength range Spectral resolution of 2 GHz or better Spectral accuracy of 1 ppm or better Spectral precision of 1 ppm or better Optical rejection ratio of 40 dB or better Frequency-locked reference laser for interferometer Alignment laser for free-space alignment Air purging option for removal of water Software to communicate with computer Software development kit (SDK) for python, Labview NIST is seeking information from sources that may be capable of providing a solution that will achieve the

objectives described above. HOW TO RESPOND TO THIS NOTICE In responding to this notice, please DO NOT PROVIDE PROPRIETARY INFORMATION. Please include only the following information, readable in either Microsoft Word 365, Microsoft Excel 365, or .pdf format, in the response: Submit the response by email to the and, if specified, to the Secondary

Point of Contact listed in this notice as soon as possible, and preferably before the closing date and time of this notice. Please note that to be considered for award under any official solicitation, the entity must be registered and “active” in SAM at the time of solicitation response. Provide the complete name of your company, address, name of contact for follow-up

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