Purchase Order SPE7M125V7573

Applied Optical Systems Inc., doing business as Optical Cable Corporation, was awarded a $4,134.40 firm fixed-price purchase order by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land and Maritime on August 5, 2025, for fiber optic connectors and plugs. The contract is expected to be completed by September 19, 2025, with performance taking place in Plano, Texas. This award carries no set-aside designation and represents a task order under the company's existing indefinite delivery contract vehicle with DLA Land and Maritime, which facilitates streamlined procurement of standardized fiber optic connectivity products to support Department of Defense communications infrastructure needs.

Applied Optical Systems, a specialized manufacturer of fiber optic and copper data communication cabling solutions headquartered in Plano, Texas, is a critical supplier to the federal government with an extensive history of supporting DoD logistics and communications requirements. As a subsidiary of Optical Cable Corporation, the company has established itself as a primary vendor for DLA Land and Maritime, consistently delivering fiber optic connectors, plugs, cable assemblies, and related telecommunications hardware. The company also serves as a significant subcontractor to major defense contractors including Northrop Grumman, General Dynamics, L3Harris Technologies, Leidos, and Lockheed Martin, providing specialized cable assemblies and fiber optic manufacturing services across multiple defense-related sectors.