# Mode-Locked Laser

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/1333nd26qnb680290

- Solicitation number: 1333ND26QNB680290
- Notice type: Award notice (first published as combined synopsis and solicitation)
- Status: Awarded to Menhir Photonics AG for $81,875.00
- Department: Department of Commerce
- Agency: National Institute of Standards and Technology
- Contracting office: Department of Commerce NIST (1333ND)
- NAICS: 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Product or service code: 6695 Combination and Miscellaneous Instruments
- Place of performance: Gaithersburg, Maryland
- First posted: July 8, 2026
- Last posted: September 9, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/70aa86cb7c4f4fdda6a524e199fd6a7e/view

## Description

The research work of the Microsystems and Nanotechnology Division includes the development of nonlinear integrated photonics devices for applications in quantum sensing and timekeeping. To support this research, a mode-locked laser source is required. This system must have adequate pulse power and pulse duration to drive nonlinear processes and must have low enough noise and fast enough actuation mechanisms to enable its stabilization. This procurement is for a mode-locked laser system.

## Award on USAspending

- Recipient: Menhir Photonics AG (UEI FT85XGMFX2D1)
- Contract: 1333ND26PNB680458, purchase order
- Obligated: $81,875.00
- Competition: Competed Under SAP, 3 offers received
- Link: solicitation number 1333ND26QNB680290 equals the FPDS solicitation identifier; same awarding office 1333ND (high confidence)
- Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_1333ND26PNB680458_1341_-NONE-_-NONE-/


## Publications

- July 8, 2026: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due July 17, 2026 at 11:00 AM EDT. Notice 820d45b036fb49879e9a6259e977e65c. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/820d45b036fb49879e9a6259e977e65c/view
- September 9, 2026: Award notice. Notice 70aa86cb7c4f4fdda6a524e199fd6a7e. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/70aa86cb7c4f4fdda6a524e199fd6a7e/view

## Points of contact

- Robert Singman, robert.singman@nist.gov, 3019756388

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