Multi Channel Time Correlated Single Photon Counter (TCSPC)

THIS IS A COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS PREPARED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FORMAT IN FAR SUBPART 12.6-STREAMLINED PROCEDURES FOR EVALUATION AND SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS-AS SUPPLEMENTED WITH ADDITIONAL INFORMATION INCLUDED IN THIS NOTICE. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY SOLICITATION; QUOTATIONS ARE BEING REQUESTED, AND A SEPARATE WRITTEN SOLICITATION DOCUMENT WILL NOT BE ISSUED. THE SOLICITATION IS BEING ISSUED USING SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION UNDER FAR PART 13. Background Information: A quantum networking testbed has been identified as the major thrust of NIST’s grand challenge in response to the proposed National Quantum Initiative (NQI). Information Technology Laboratory (ITL) is poised to take a leading role (in close collaboration with other labs) in this grand challenge by implementing a quantum network testbed. The goal of the ITL testbed will be to test the performance of components (such as detectors, sources, memories and so on) in a real-life quantum network setting. The quantum network and network testbed will cover a range of wavelengths but will be optimized for the wavelength suitable for telecommunications for low-loss and long-distance transmission in optical fiber (such as 1310 nm and 1550 nm) and quantum memory wavelengths (895 nm and 780 nm). We are currently building four identical network nodes to form part of the network infrastructure. Each node will receive quantum signals from various quantum sources and because the nodes are physically separated, the timing of the arrival of the quantum signals becomes a critical issue. For this, we need a multiple channel (at least 8) time correlation single photon counter (TCSPC) that can be operated with our existing single photon detectors (SPDs) and our existing few-channel TCSPCs. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334516- Analytical Laboratory Equipment , with a small business size standard of 1,000 Employees. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2020-06. This requirement is being competed full and open competition. All interested offerors may provide a quote. SCHEDULE OF REQUIRED ITEMS: The Contractor shall provide the following: Line Item 0001: The Contractor shall provide a quantity of 1 stand-alone time-correlated single photon counter (TCSPC), meeting or exceeding the following minimum specifications: Number of detection channels: ≥ 8 Trigger edge: Rising or falling (adjustable). Trigger pulse width / required rise or fall time: > 0.4 nS / ≤ 20 nS. Timing resolution (minimum time bin width): ≤ 10 pS. Timing precision: ≤ 45 pS rms. Dead time: 1 GHz for burst durations of > 1 µS. Integration time available: > 50 hrs. Number of time bins available: > 50K Stability: < 10% peak; < 1% rms differential non-linearity. PC OU/interface: Win 10/USB (with LabVIEW compatibility). Output trigger: Yes (≤10 nS width; ≥ 10MHz). Software: Setting measurement parameters, displaying results, loading/saving of measurement parameters and measurement curves. Important measurement data, including count rate, count maximum, position and peak width continuously displayed. New and with the full original manufacturer’s warranty. Note: All items must be new. Used or remanufactured equipment will not be considered for award. Experimental, prototype, or custom items will not be considered. The use of “gray market” components not authorized for sale in the U.S. by the proposer is not acceptable. All line items shall be shipped in the original manufacturer’s packaging and include all original documentation and software, when applicable. Delivery Terms shall be FOB Destination. 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The Government may award a purchase order on the basis of initial offers received; therefore, each initial quotation shall contain the offeror’s best terms. Due Date and Response Information Offerors capable of providing the services specified in this combined synopsis/solicitation should submit their quote in writing to: Prateema Carvajal electronically at [email protected]. FAX quotations shall not be accepted. Offerors shall submit their quotations so that NIST receives them not later than July 10, 2020, 8:00 am, EST.