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66 -- BROADBAND TI:SAPPHIRE RING/STANDING WAVE LASER SOL 52SBNB5C8729 DUE 061295 POC David L. Merrell (301) 975-6308, Pauline Mallgrave (301) 975-6330 The National Institute of Standards & Technology has a requirement for a broadband Ti:sapphire ring (convertible to standing-wave) tunable laser, with optics which allow tuning through the range 680-1100 nm. Must give 1.0 W output @ 700 nm in standing-wave configuration with a 12-W argon-laser pump. This equipment will be integrated into an existing luminescence and Raman spectroscopy system, and used as a tunable excitation source. Equipment must allow for the use of automated tuning mechanisms to achieve continuous, computer-controlled scanning through the lasing range. Upgradeable Characteristics: 1) Design must allow for conversion to dye laser using commercially available accessories. 2) Equipment must be upgradeable to an actively stabilized, scanning single-frequency ring Ti:sapphire and dye laser with a 500 kHz rms linewidth. Requirement includes installation and minimum 12 month warranty. Delivery required 6 weeks from award, FOB Destination - Gaithersburg, MD. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the Agency. Requests for the solicitation should be in writing. (0117)

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