The primary objective of this project is to develop and commercialize a breakthrough ultra-low noise, high-power, and compact fiber laser oscillator that operates at a 1762 NM wavelength.
Active Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- FA875026CB041
- Awardee
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Orbits Lightwave, Inc. UEI CLJFMUZT2SX4
- Awarding agency
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Air Force Research Laboratory
Air Force Materiel Command, Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $2,083,235
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $2,083,235.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 24% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- Contracting staff
- Funding agency
- Washington Headquarters Service Department of Defense
- NAICS code
- 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition after exclusion of sources · 10 offers Negotiated Proposal / Quote
- Pricing
- Cost Plus Fixed Fee
- Place of performance
- Pasadena, CA 91106, USA
- Legislative mandates
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- Employment Eligibility Verification (E-Verify) FAR subpart 22.18
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Original award | $2,083,235 |
About this award
The Department of Defense Washington Headquarters Service awarded a $2.083 million definitive contract to Orbits Lightwave, Inc. for development and commercialization of an ultra-low-noise, high-power, compact fiber laser oscillator operating at 1762 nm wavelength on April 8, 2026, under a total small business set-aside.
The contract carries cost-plus-fixed-fee pricing with an ultimate completion date of July 7, 2028. Place of performance is Pasadena, California. Orbits Lightwave is a small business manufacturer of specialized fiber lasers and optical components serving federal research and defense agencies.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract FA875026CB041?
FA875026CB041 was awarded to Orbits Lightwave, Inc. by Air Force Research Laboratory (Air Force Materiel Command) on April 8, 2026.
How much is contract FA875026CB041 worth?
The government has obligated $2,083,235 on FA875026CB041.
Which agency awarded contract FA875026CB041?
Air Force Research Laboratory (Air Force Materiel Command) awarded FA875026CB041, with funding from Washington Headquarters Service (Department of Defense).
Was contract FA875026CB041 competed?
The extent of competition for FA875026CB041 was full and open competition after exclusion of sources. The government received 10 offers. It was set aside: Total Small Business.
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