# Quantum Cascade Laser and Detector

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- Solicitation number: 75D301-26-Q-79265
- Notice type: Solicitation
- Status: Closed. Deadline was September 23, 2016 at 11:00 AM EDT
- Department: Department of Health and Human Services
- Agency: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Contracting office: CDC Office of Acquisition Services (75D301)
- NAICS: 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Product or service code: 6650 Optical Instruments, Test Equipment, Components and Accessories
- Place of performance: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- County: Allegheny County (FIPS 42003). https://abierto.us/counties/allegheny-county-pa-42003
- City: Pittsburgh. https://abierto.us/cities/pittsburgh-pa-4261000
- First posted: September 19, 2026
- Last posted: September 22, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/e5ef395f43ff4855b3a28091321cb130/view

## Description

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), intends to award a firm-fixed-price purchase order to Block Engineering LLC on a sole-source basis for a Quantum Cascade Laser and associated detector and thermocooler.

The equipment will be used in support of NIOSH research to develop a portable real-time monitor for respirable crystalline silica. The quantum cascade laser and detector will be used with aerosol sampling equipment to measure infrared absorption characteristics associated with respirable crystalline silica.

Market research identified Block Engineering LLC as the only source currently known to provide a 12.5 µm wavelength tunable laser meeting the Government's required size, weight, and performance requirements. The size and weight requirements are necessary because the equipment will be incorporated into a portable field instrument.

However, all responsible sources that believe they can meet the Government's requirements may submit a quotation or capability information for consideration by the Government by the response date identified in this notice.

Responses shall include sufficient technical information to demonstrate the source's ability to provide equipment meeting the requirements of the solicitation.

## Attachments

- [A19 Attachment 1 AI Use Compliance and Risk Management Plan.pdf](https://sam.gov/api/prod/opps/v3/opportunities/resources/files/b3144794bbb044849995b25cf36c582e/download)

## Publications

- September 19, 2026: Solicitation, due September 23, 2016 at 11:00 AM EDT. Notice 53c4193e51bb46aa9516761f8014c342. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/53c4193e51bb46aa9516761f8014c342/view
- September 20, 2026: Solicitation, due September 23, 2016 at 11:00 AM EDT. Notice c56695394f70424ea4ffa343c22210ce. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/c56695394f70424ea4ffa343c22210ce/view
- September 21, 2026: Solicitation, due September 23, 2016 at 11:00 AM EDT. Notice 2c1140e633a5442684529ff30d211419. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/2c1140e633a5442684529ff30d211419/view
- September 22, 2026: Solicitation, due September 23, 2016 at 11:00 AM EDT. Notice 8ff38c33669a481e91205383797a59ed. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/8ff38c33669a481e91205383797a59ed/view
- September 22, 2026: Solicitation, due September 23, 2016 at 11:00 AM EDT. Notice e5ef395f43ff4855b3a28091321cb130. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/e5ef395f43ff4855b3a28091321cb130/view

## Points of contact

- Alyssa Thomas, ah78@cdc.gov

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