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The THz Quantum Cascade Laser is required to perform absolute reflectance measurements of microscopic carbon nanotube coatings in support of calibrations and remote-sensing research activities. The acquisition will allow NIST researchers to characterize carbon nanotube detectors at THz frequencies which will enhance current capabilities and meet current research obligations. The purpose of this notice is to identify organizations capable of providing the necessary items and meeting the minimum contractor qualifications. This announcement is not a Request for Proposals or Quotes (RFP/RFQ) and does not commit the Government to award a contract now or in the future. The information contained in this notice is DRAFT only and as such, is subject to change prior to issuance of a solicitation. No solicitation is available at this time. After results of this market research are obtained and analyzed, NIST may conduct a competitive or non-competitive procurement and subsequently award a contract. NIST will use the results of this sources sought notice to determine whether to proceed on a sole source basis or competitively if it is determined that other vendors could potentially meet NIST's needs. This requirement is assigned a NAICS code of 334516 with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. Interested business organizations that believe they are capable of meeting the requirement should submit electronic copies of their capability statement. Please limit responses to four (4) pages or less. Responses should include the following information: 1. Name of company that will provide product. 2. Name of company that will manufacture the product. 3. Spec sheets and examples of products that meet the specifications. 4. Typical lead time to deliver the product after receipt of order. 5. Any other relevant information that is not listed above which the Government should consider in developing its minimum specifications and finalizing its market research. Any proprietary information should be so marked. The written capability statement should be received by the Contracting Officer, Angela Hitt by email at Angela.Hitt@nist.gov no later than 1 p.m. MST Friday, March 14, 2025. The capability statement shall identify the business status of the organization. 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All other terms and conditions remain unchanged. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Acquisition Management Division intends to negotiate with Longwave Photonics, LLC, located in Mountain View, CA, on a sole source basis under the authority of FAR Subpart 13.106-1(b), soliciting from a single source, for a Quantum Cascade Laser (QCL) Module. Specific Requirements are as follows: THz QCL Module ~4.8 THz output frequency Distributed feedback At least ~2 mW of CW power NAICS Code is 334516 –Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing, with a Size Standard of 1,000 employees. NIST anticipates negotiating and awarding a firm-fixed-price purchase order to Longwave Photonics, LCC for this requirement. Interested parties that can demonstrate they could satisfy the requirement listed above for NIST must clearly and unambiguously identify their capability to do so in writing on or before the response date for this notice. This notice of intent is not a solicitation. Information submitted in response to this notice will be used solely to determine whether competitive procedures could be used for this acquisition. If competitive procedures are not used it is estimated that an award will be issued by 4/27/2025. Any questions regarding this notice must be submitted in writing via email to angela.hitt@nist.gov. All responses to this notice of intent must be submitted to angela.hitt@nist.gov no later than the date and time provided herein this posting. JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AN OPEN COMPETITION: The laser module is made soley by LongWave Photonics and it is intended to operate with a module \"laser driver\" (or mainframe) manufactured by LongWave Photonics (model LWP-EASY-QCL-HP, S/N 50017), which NIST already purchased. This new module is necessary for new research being undertaken by a recently funded project. LongWave's EasyQCL-200 laser system is specifically designed to be compatible with LongWave's OCL module mounting patterns and electrical connectors. Using incompatible third-party laser modules may cause overheating and overvoltage issues, which can lead to severe damage and void the warranty. 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