Boston Micromachines Corporation, a small business manufacturer specializing in microelectromechanical systems (MEMS)-based optical components, was awarded a $42,900 firm fixed-price purchase order by the Washington Headquarters Service (Defense) on June 13, 2025. The contract calls for the delivery of one Deformable Mirror (Part Number Q480826) and one Driver Assembly (Part Number 975838) to support Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) operations. The procurement was conducted as a sole-source acquisition under Simplified Acquisition Procedures, with the ultimate completion date set for September 30, 2025. Place of performance is Cambridge, MA, where Boston Micromachines Corporation manufactures its specialized optical components.
The sole-source justification for this award reflects the custom-built infrastructure already designed around Boston Micromachines Corporation's components within the existing technical system, making alternative manufacturers technically and economically inefficient. This contract represents continuation of NAVSEA's reliance on the vendor's proven deformable mirror and driver electronics capabilities for advanced optical and imaging systems. No set-aside designation was applied to this procurement, and the award followed a Request for Quotation issued on May 29, 2025, with an original anticipated award date of July 2, 2025, subsequently accelerated to June 13, 2025.