Coated and Uncoated Glass Samples

The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport (NUWC DIV NEWPORT) has issued this combined synopsis/solicitation, identified as solicitation number N6660426Q0138, for the procurement of coated and uncoated glass samples. These samples are intended for use in laser systems, though they are not intra-cavity optics, and will be utilized to analyze and characterize the nature of biofouling. This requirement is a total small business set-aside under the SBA (Small Business Administration) program.

The procurement falls under NAICS code 327212, Other Pressed and Blown Glass and Glassware Manufacturing, and PSC 9340, GLASS FABRICATED MATERIALS. Technical specifications include precision tolerances of +0.000/-0.025 mm for diameter and +/- 0.050 mm for thickness, with a commercial chamfer tolerance of +0.000/-0.100 mm. The requirement specifically calls for infrared grade FS 7980 glass. These items are not subject to ITAR control or Export Control regulated by the EAR, and no durability or environmental testing of the coatings is required.

Responses for this solicitation are due by February 23, 2026. The contract specialist for this effort is Elizabeth Peckham. Documentation associated with this notice includes one attachment, the RFQ N6660426Q0138 PDF, which was originally posted on February 13, 2026. An amendment was published on February 19, 2026, to incorporate industry questions and answers regarding the technical application and manufacturing specifications of the glass samples.