Mulltiwavelength Tunable Stable Optical Cavity System

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is conducting market research to identify potential sources for a Multiwavelength Tunable Stable Optical Cavity System. This system is intended for precision laser spectroscopy applications, specifically for probing atomic levels through multi-photon transitions. The system requires specific wavelengths to interact with atomic media, necessitating high power visible light and near-infrared lasers, or visible lasers for multiphoton transitions. All lasers must be frequency-stabilized to a reference, ideally using a stable optical reference cavity. The system must be new, with no prototypes, first articles, demonstration models, used, refurbished, or developmental systems considered for award. Key specifications for the optical reference cavity include a finesse greater than 10k for wavelengths of 852nm, 510nm, 638nm, and 656nm. It must also feature zero-crossing temperature characterization and control, and be housed within a vacuum package that includes an ion pump. The NAICS code for this opportunity is 334516, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. Responses should indicate the country of manufacture.