submitted

Spatial Light Modulators

Waiver type - Procurement: Nonavailability

Agency: NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY (1341) • Product Service Code (PSC) : 6640 | Last Modified: 07/21/2025

Procurement Summary

The Physical Measurements Lab (PML), Applied Physics Division (APD), Sources and Detectors Group (SDG) requires a phase-only spatial light modulator (SLM) to tune the spectrum and phase of a seed laser for a 1550nm heralded single-photon source. This device will enable the generation of a transform-limited seed laser, ensuring high coherence and spectral control in quantum optics experiments.

Waiver Rationale Summary

Consistent with market research results, only one domestic product and two foreign-made products have been identified that can meet the Government's requirements. In order to promote competition, this requirement will be posted on SAM.gov as unrestricted.

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?

Yes

OMB Determination

Pending

Product

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES

NAICS

334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing

Date Submitted

07/21/2025

Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID)

N/A

Solicitation ID

N/A

Procurement Stage

Pre-solicitation

Expected Maximum Duration of the Proposed Waiver

0 - 6 months

Waiver Coverage

Individual Waiver

Funding Agency

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY