The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is conducting market research to identify firms capable of providing a 1550 nm Pulsed Laser, with responses due by the date and time specified in the notice. This is not a solicitation, and no contract will be awarded from this announcement; its purpose is to determine potential sources and whether a small business set-aside is possible. The government seeks information on manufacturers, including the country of origin, and requires capability statements limited to four pages. No budget information is specified, and the location for performance of services is not mentioned. Interested parties should submit their capability statements electronically to the Contract Specialist.