Submitted

Optical Spectrum Analyzer

Waiver type - Procurement: Nonavailability

Agency: NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY (1341) • Product Service Code (PSC) : 6640 | Last Modified: 06/11/2025

Procurement Summary

The NIST Sources and Detectors Group requires an Optical Spectrum Analyzer (OSA) for visible to near-IR wavelength range to characterize the emission spectrum of free-space and fiber-coupled lasers used in laser power and energy meter calibrations.

Waiver Rationale Summary

Consistent with market research results, no domestic product has been identified that can meet the Government's requirements. The required Optical Spectrum Analyzer is not mined, produced, or manufactured in the United States in sufficient and reasonably available commercial quantities, of satisfactory quality.

Did / Will the solicitation include one of the standard BAA provisions announcing the agency’s intention to provide a price preference for domestic end products and construction material?

Yes

Was a sources sought or Request for Information issued?

OMB Determination

PENDING

Product

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES

NAICS

334515 - Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals

Date Submitted

06/11/2025

Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID)

Solicitation ID

NB686010-25-01360

Procurement Stage

Post-solicitation

Expected Maximum Duration of the Proposed Waiver

0 - 6 months

Waiver Coverage

Individual Waiver

Funding Agency

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY