SOURCES SOUGHT
L -- Coherent 2D-IR spectrometer - Word Version of Sources Sought
- Notice Date
- 6/27/2018
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 334516
— Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Acquisition Management Division, 100 Bureau Drive, Building 301, Room B130, Gaithersburg, Maryland, 20899-1410, United States
- ZIP Code
- 20899-1410
- Solicitation Number
- NIST-MML-18-SS15
- Archive Date
- 7/24/2018
- Point of Contact
- Wendy Paulo, Phone: 3019753976
- E-Mail Address
-
Wendy.Paulo@nist.gov
(Wendy.Paulo@nist.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Word Version of Sources Sought Coherent 2D-IR spectrometer, utilizing NIST-supplied mid-IR laser pulses (>100 cm-1 FWHM bandwidth, tunable from 3700 cm-1 to 1000 cm-1). The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) seeks information on commercial vendors that are capable of providing turn-key systems composed of an IR pulse sequencer, sample holder, IR detector, and control software. NIST is seeking responses from all responsible sources, including large, foreign, and small businesses. Small businesses are defined under the associated NAICS code for this effort, 334516, as those domestic sources having 1,000 employees or less. Please include your company's size classification and socio-economic status in any response to this notice. Note that 13 CFR § 125.6 is applicable to this procurement, and as such, would need to comply with the limitations on subcontracting or qualify as a non-manufacturer (see https://www.sba.gov/contracting/contracting-officials/non-manufacturer-rule/non-manufacturer-waivers). If a small business cannot meet the requirements of 13 CFR § 125.6 in response to the below requirements, it should indicate so in its response. The Material Science and Engineering Division maintains a state-of-the-art facility for non-linear optical characterization of soft-materials. The facility is centered around a 3 kHz repetition rate, ultrafast laser system, capable of providing tunable laser pulses with duration ranging from 3 ps to 8 fs and center wavelength ranging from 0.25 to 12 micrometre. The facility currently focuses on both vibrationally resonant sum-frequency generation (SFG) and coherent, 2D visible spectroscopy. This procurement is to extend the capabilities of the facility with a coherent 2D-IR spectrometer, utilizing NIST-supplied mid-IR laser pulses (>100 cm-1 FWHM bandwidth, tunable from 3700 cm-1 to 1000 cm-1). Coherent 2D-IR spectroscopy requires a minimum of 3, precisely timed, laser pulses to be incident on the sample: a pump pair, separated by time t, and a probe, separated from the pump-pair by time t. Often a fourth, reference pulse is employed for heterodyne detection of the probe. A complete spectrometer consists of an IR pulse sequencer, sample holder, IR detector, and control software. Coherent 2D-IR can be performed in multiple configurations, including fully-noncolinear (‘4 in a box'), noncolinear pump-probe, and fully-colinear pump-probe (self-heterodyned). The spectrometer must support at least one of the three modes. To assure rapid data collection, the spectrometer must implement frequency domain, heterodyne (either of self- or reference) detection. The system must support facile generation of all phase sequences necessary for artifact rejection. The system must be able to acquire single pulse response at the 3 kHz repetition rate of the IR source. Potential vendors are asked to comment as to their ability to meet or exceed the specifications outlined below. Values listed in parenthesis represent currently expected minimum specifications; however, this list may be modified and/or expanded should a formal procurement be pursued. Specifications: 2D IR spectrometer consisting of the following: IR pulse sequencer • Spectral coverage: (2.6 to 10) micrometre via 3 grating sets • Spectral resolution: better than 5 cm-1 at 5.5 micrometre • Maximum double pulse delay (t) greater than 5 ps at 5.5 micrometre • Double pulse delay resolution less than 50 fs • Maximum probe pulse delay () greater than 10 ps • Probe pulse delay resolution less than 50 fs IR detector/spectrometer • LN2 cooled 2D MCT array • Dewar Minimum hold time of 8 to 10 hrs • Spectral coverage: (2. to 10.5) micrometre • Spectral resolution: better than 1 cm-1 /pixel at 5.5 micrometre • Two gratings for high (75 l/mm) and low (30 l/mm) resolution operation. • Minimum number of pixels: 128x128 • Minimum number of bits resolution: 14 System optics • All optics necessary for o generation of IR pulse sequence o recombination at sample o transport to spectrometer/detector shall be provided in an integrated, enclosed, purgeable housing with an overall footprint not to exceed 24"x55" • Optics will include appropriate attenuation for pump, probe and reference beams. System performance • Single-shot probe and reference spectrum acquisition at 3 kHz • Pump pulse pair cycling at 3 kHz • Vendor-provided phase cycling schemes for scatter-free data collection in the implemented geometry. Control electronics and software • The system shall be completely controlled by vendor provided software. Bug-fixes and updates will be provided at no cost for 1 years after installation. • Software will allow independent operation of shaper for ‘external' experiments (2D-SFG). • Vendor will provide a control computer, monitor, keyboard and mouse compatible with system hardware. Electrical • Each powered component will operate on less than 15A/120 VAC. • Total electrical load of the system (spectrometer, including camera, chiller, computer, etc.) not to exceed 45A at 120 VAC. Instruction to Responders: Companies that are capable of providing this 2D-IR spectrometer are requested to email a detailed report describing their abilities to Wendy.Paulo@nist.gov no later than the response date for this sources sought notice. The report should include achievable specifications and any other information relevant to your product or capabilities. Also, the following information is requested to be provided as part of the response to this sources sought notice: 1. Name of the company(s) that offer the required supply. In addition, provide a point of contact for the company(s). 2. Indication of number of days, after receipt of order that is typical for delivery. 3. Rough estimate of pricing (if available, not required); and 4. Any other relevant information that is not listed above which the Government should consider in developing its minimum specifications and finalizing its market research.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Gaithersburg, Maryland, 20899, United States
- Zip Code: 20899
- Zip Code: 20899
- Record
- SN04970534-W 20180629/180627230852-572dda6deb5a3959bea556cb6a2a5e60 (fbodaily.com)
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