# Toptica 440nm laser for quantum optics Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/n0017327q1301397807 - Solicitation number: N00173-27-Q-1301397807 - Notice type: Special notice - Status: Closed. Deadline was October 24, 2026 at 7:00 AM EDT - Department: Department of the Navy - Agency: Department of the Navy - Contracting office: Naval Research Laboratory (N00173) - NAICS: 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing - Product or service code: 6650 Optical Instruments, Test Equipment, Components and Accessories - Place of performance: Washington, District of Columbia - Who can bid, by location: Anywhere in the US. Location does not limit who can bid: a product shipped to the buyer, research at the performer's facility, or work at the contractor's site. A state shown is the delivery point. - County: District of Columbia (FIPS 11001). https://abierto.us/counties/district-of-columbia-dc-11001 - City: Washington. https://abierto.us/cities/washington-dc-1150000 - First posted: October 22, 2026 - Last posted: October 22, 2026 - SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/9c7b9e7151434483ad1c9993ee06c099/view ## Description NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive proposals. This is not a solicitation or request for offers. No solicitation package is available and email requests will not be honored. Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) intends to award a sole source purchase order to TOPTICA Photonics, Inc., Pittsford, NY to furnish: Toptica 440nm laser for quantum optics The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 334516 with the size standard of 1,000. The Federal Supply Code (FSC) / Product Service Code (PSC) procurement is 6650. This purchase will be made utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with: Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13.106-l(b) for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold of $250,000. Interested parties may identify their interests and capability to respond to this requirement within 2 calendar days of the publication of this notice. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed purchase order based upon response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. No reimbursement for any cost connected with providing capability information will be provided. The point of contact is: Marche Hampton, email: Marche.T.Hampton.civ@us.navy.mil Please reference this Notice of Intent number, N00173-27-Q-1301397807 on your correspondence and in the "Subject" line of your email. ## Attachments - [RFQ - PR 1301397807.pdf](https://sam.gov/api/prod/opps/v3/opportunities/resources/files/d19cab735be54c6fa51b20b5366c1d80/download) ## Open now in the same industry 39 open in NAICS 334516. - INFRARED TELESCOPE AND ACCESSORIES (N00173-27-Q-1301397725), due November 2, 2026 at 7:00 AM EST. https://abierto.us/opportunities/n0017327q1301397725 - Electrophoresis Testing for the Albany, Buffalo, and Syracuse VA Medical Centers (36C24226Q0949), due November 2, 2026 at 3:00 PM EST. https://abierto.us/opportunities/36c24226q0949 - Vacuum Chamber (RFQ501580), due November 2, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST. https://abierto.us/opportunities/rfq501580 ## Publications - October 22, 2026: Special notice, due October 24, 2026 at 7:00 AM EDT. Notice 9c7b9e7151434483ad1c9993ee06c099. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/9c7b9e7151434483ad1c9993ee06c099/view ## Points of contact - Marche Hampton, Marche.t.Hampton.civ@us.navy.mil --- Source: SAM.gov Contract Opportunities bulk extract. Confirm deadlines on SAM.gov before responding. Cite https://abierto.us/opportunities/n0017327q1301397807.