Purchase Order FA239425PB002

The Air Force Research Laboratory awarded a $199,949.30 firm fixed-price purchase order to Eospace Inc., a minority-owned small business manufacturer based in Redmond, Washington, for the development of low-cost technologies for manufacturing thin-film niobate. This total small business set-aside contract is scheduled for completion by May 14, 2026, and represents continued investment in advanced photonic manufacturing capabilities. Eospace specializes in electro-optic integrated circuits and high-performance photonic components, including lithium niobate modulators and phase modulators, which are critical technologies for defense and scientific applications ranging from optical telecommunications to directed energy weapons systems.

This award aligns with the Air Force Research Laboratory's broader technology development mission and leverages Eospace's established expertise in manufacturing sophisticated electro-optic components for federal defense agencies. The company's experience delivering specialized photonic technologies through previous Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer programs positions it well for this manufacturing-focused contract. As an established supplier to multiple defense and research agencies, including the Office of Naval Research and the Missile Defense Agency, Eospace brings demonstrated capabilities in advancing manufacturing processes for complex optical technologies that support critical military and space-based applications.