Summary
The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism intends to procure a manufacturer-performed upgrade for its MaiTai Ti:Sapphire ultrafast laser system, with Newport Corporation identified as the only known responsible source. The work involves replacing proprietary hardware and related components, firmware, optical alignments, and calibration procedures to restore the system to manufacturer specifications and extend its operational life. This is a presolicitation for a fixed-price, full-and-open procurement—not a grant program—with performance in Bethesda, Maryland and responses due August 3, 2026.