Contact and place of performance
Elizabeth Peckham
Not specified
Amendment 02: The purpose of this amendment is to updated CLIN structure.
Offeror may quote either or both of the following:
The base CLIN, or
The base CLIN plus the options.
All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.
Amendment 01: The purpose of this amendment is to post industry question and answer. All terms and conditions remain unchanged.
Question 1: Is this solicitation ITAR-related? Can a substitute for germanium be proposed?
Answer 1: These are not ITAR and they cannot be substituted.
Please see attached RFQ N6660426Q0185 and Attachment 1 for more details on this opportunity.
The Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport is seeking specialized optical substrates under solicitation number N6660426Q0185. This requirement is classified under NAICS 456130 for Optical Goods Retailers and PSC 6650 for Optical Instruments, Test Equipment, Components and Accessories. This procurement is designated as a Small Business Administration (SBA) set-aside. Interested parties may provide quotes for the base contract line item (CLIN) or for both the base CLIN and subsequent options.
The scope of this acquisition involves the procurement of specific optical components, which the Navy has clarified are not subject to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Germanium is the required material for these substrates, and the government will not accept substitute materials. Two attachments accompany this combined synopsis/solicitation, including the formal Request for Quotation (RFQ) and technical specifications, which were initially published on March 12, 2026.
Elizabeth Peckham serves as the primary point of contact for this notice. Responses are due by April 6, 2026. Recent updates to the solicitation include the release of industry questions and answers and an amendment to the CLIN structure to accommodate the optional items. All other terms and conditions from the original notice remain in effect.
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