Specialized Optical Substrates
Specialized Optical Substrates
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 the procurement of specialized optical substrates under solicitation number N6660426Q0185. This requirement is categorized under NAICS code 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 submit quotes for the base contract line item number (CLIN) or a combination of the base CLIN and optional requirements.
The scope involves specific substrates that cannot be substituted for alternative materials, such as germanium, and the procurement is not subject to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Detailed specifications and terms are provided across two attachments, including the primary solicitation document and a supplemental attachment, both posted on March 12, 2026. The agency issued an amendment to update the CLIN structure and another to address industry questions regarding material specifications.
The response deadline for this opportunity is April 6, 2026. Elizabeth Peckham serves as the point of contact for this solicitation. Administrative updates to the notice were last recorded on April 3, 2026, to finalize the CLIN structure while maintaining all other original terms and conditions.
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