Visible and Invisible Light Communication Equipment Government Contracts

PSC 5850 Product code

Code facts

Spend category
Electronic & Communication Equipment Detection & Coherent Radiation Equipment
Contract obligations
$1,270,129 In FY2025

PSC codes and definitions come from the GSA PSC Manual and contract spending from SAM.gov/FPDS.

Market summary

Open opportunities
0 3 notices posted in the last 90 days
Contract awards
36 In the last 12 months
Obligated
$20,988,250 In the last 12 months, net of deobligations

Top buying agencies by obligations

Rank Agency Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 Share
1 Department of the Army Department of Defense $19,177,188
2 Defense Logistics Agency Department of Defense $1,654,834
3 Air Force Department of Defense $164,296
4 Defense Health Agency Department of Defense $155,740
5 Department of Transportation $66,162
6 Department of Justice $6,036

Top contractors by obligations

Rank Contractor Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 Share
1 Nic4 Inc. $19,097,878
2 Ontic Engineering & Manufacturing, Inc. $663,967
3 Badger Truck And Automotive Group, Inc. $202,672
4 Martin Military Inc. $195,085
5 Feddata Technology Solutions, LLC $155,740
6 Raytheon Company $145,000
7 GE Aviation Systems LLC $129,570
8 Korry Electronics Co $84,770
9 Rpmc Lasers Inc. $79,310
10 Grimes Aerospace Company $76,105

See the full FY2025 ranking of PSC 5850 contractors, by parent company.

Contract opportunities

No notices under PSC 5850 are open now. These are the newest.

Notice Posted Due
Lens, light Solicitation · Aviation (DLA) · SPE4A727T2148
Lens, light Solicitation · Aviation (DLA) · SPE4A727T1368
Light, signal Solicitation · Aviation (DLA)
Femtosecond Laser System Solicitation · Office of Science
INL Colombia Tactical Navy Gear Pre-Solicitation · Office of Acquisition Management
Bruker Scientific, ALPHA FT-IR Spectrometer and Accessories – OR – Domestic Equivalent. Solicitation · Department of Energy · PR459571
Bruker Scientific, ALPHA FT-IR Spectrometer and Accessories – OR – Domestic Equivalent. Solicitation · Department of Energy · RFQSSPR459571
MIL-PRF-24282A, Light, Signal, Multipurpose, Kit, Nonmagnetic Special Notice · Naval Sea Systems Command (Navy)
White Light Interferometry Module Solicitation · Department of Energy
Navigational Lighting - NSWCPD Code 447 Pre-Solicitation · Naval Sea Systems Command (Navy)
Compact 355nm Laser Solicitation · Office of Science
Low-power Continuous Wave (CW) Solid State Laser Solicitation · Office of Science
6973GH-25-R-00084 - CBP rvss-UL - notice of intent to single source Special Notice · Franchise Acquisition Servies (FAA)
TSC lwir & corona camera Solicitation · Bureau of Reclamation
Narrow Linewidth Laser Solicitation · Office of Science
532 nm Wavelength Laser with 1 W Power Solicitation · Office of Science
6973GH-24-RFI-00010 - cameras and pan/tilt equip & repairs - market survey Pre-Solicitation · Franchise Acquisition Servies (FAA) —
Infrared Systems Development Target System Pre-Solicitation · Naval Air Warfare Center (NAVAIR)
Blackbody Target System Pre-Solicitation · Naval Air Warfare Center (NAVAIR) · N6893624Q0160
Samba laser Solicitation · Office of Science
Tunable Diode Laser system with 19" Rack-Mount Tower Solicitation · Office of Science
Blackbody Target System Pre-Solicitation · Naval Air Warfare Center (NAVAIR) · N6893624Q0103
microPREP System or Equivalent Solicitation · Office of Science
Fiber Laser Solicitation · Office of Science
Repair Airfield Lighting Pre-Solicitation · Air Combat Command (USAF)
Stinger man portable air defense system (MANPADS) mark xiia interrogator set for foreign military sales (FMS) Pre-Solicitation · ACC Aberdeen Proving Ground
L20 LightSpeed Light Gun for Signaling Solicitation · MICC Fort Drum
Stingray Infrared Camera Lens Limited / Sole Source Justification · Air Force Test Center (AFMC) · FA282323P0095 —
Airport Lighting Computer Management System Solicitation · MICC Fort Drum
LiDAR Solicitation · MICC Fort Drum
Stingray Infrared Camera Lens Special Notice · Air Force Test Center (AFMC) · F1T0DA3159A101
High-Resolution Mid-Wave IR Camera Pre-Solicitation · Defense Intelligence Agency
SWIR Laser Solicitation · Air Force Test Center (AFMC)
Lasers, Visible and Invisible Light Equipment Solicitation · Office of Science · 3-B175-Q-00402-00
Lasers, Visible and Invisible Light Equipment Solicitation · Office of Science · 3-B175-Q-00349-00
OPO C-Wave GTR Solicitation · Office of Science
Pilot light Solicitation · Naval Supply Systems Command (Navy)
Lasers, Visible and Invisible Light Equipment & Installtion Solicitation · Office of Science
Laser and Option Key Solicitation · Office of Science
TF 51/5 BRAND NAME R&S PR200 Portable Receiver Award Notice · Marine Corps (Navy) · M68450-20-P-V004 —
TF 51/5 BRAND NAME R&S PR200 Portable Receiver Solicitation · Marine Corps (Navy) · M68450-20-Q-V003
Drop Zone Light Kit Solicitation · Air Education and Training Command (USAF)
PEL-4-10-OB Deg Light for Keauhou Bay Entrance Award Notice · Coast Guard —
PR 200 Spectrum Analyzer Award Notice · Marine Corps (Navy) · M68450-20-P-V001 —
Notice of Sole Source award: PEL-4 Light Kewalo Basin Award Notice · Coast Guard —
CrimeScope CS-16-500W Forensic Light Source and accessories Solicitation · Headquarters Division (FBI)
PR 200 Spectrum Analyzer Solicitation · Marine Corps (Navy) · M68450-20-Q-V001
Transmitter, infrare Solicitation · Land and Maritime (DLA) · SPRMM120QHC70
G4 CUOPS VTC Equipment Solicitation · Army Contracting Command (AMC)
Transmitter, infrare Pre-Solicitation · Land and Maritime (DLA) · SPRMM120QHC70
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Latest 50 of 53 listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.

Recent contract awards

Award Awarded Obligated
Control, infrared SE SPE4A726V4443 · Larkos Packing And Distribution Inc. · Aviation (DLA) $169
Lens, light SPE4A726PE641 · Aeropanel, LLC · Aviation (DLA) $13,863
Filter, signal light SPE4A726PD749 · Martin Military Inc. · Aviation (DLA) $68,166
Housing section, SIG SPE4A726PD784 · Badger Truck And Automotive Group, Inc. · Aviation (DLA) $202,672
Light, signal SPE4A126V1259 · Airborne Supply Inc. · Aviation (DLA) $67,861
Aerospace-grade pulsed laser W9132V26PA001 · Rpmc Lasers Inc. · Army Corps of Engineers Geospatial Center (USACE) $79,310
Ipads--chess IT master W519TC-25-D-A047 W911SD26FA083 · Feddata Technology Solutions, LLC · MICC West Point $155,740
Assets in support of the NAS 6973GH26P02261 · CD & T Logistics Inc. · Franchise Acquisition Servies (FAA) $31,800
Light, signal SPE4A726PD620 · Avlite Aviation, Inc. · Aviation (DLA) $16,875
Lens, infrared recei SPE4A626F230W · Honeywell International Inc. · Aviation (DLA) $17,901

Latest 10 of 36 awarded in the last 12 months listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.

Contract obligations by fiscal year

Fiscal year Obligated
FY2027 To date $0
FY2026 $21,224,256
FY2025 $1,270,129
FY2024 $168,671,409
FY2023 $1,173,761
Rank NAICS code Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 Share
1 541512 Computer Systems Design Services $19,097,878
2 334290 Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing $987,994
3 334511 Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing $380,845
4 336413 Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing $335,485
5 334111 Electronic Computer Manufacturing $155,740
6 334510 Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing $79,310
7 334416 Capacitor, Resistor, Coil, Transformer, and Other Inductor Manufacturing $76,105
8 334419 Other Electronic Component Manufacturing $34,362
9 423610 Electrical Apparatus and Equipment, Wiring Supplies, and Related Equipment Merchant Wholesalers $31,800
10 332999 All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing $19,296

Contract obligations by state

Rank Place of performance Obligated, last 12 months Share
1 Maryland $19,255,395
2 California $723,201
3 New York $251,821
4 Wisconsin $202,672
5 Texas $145,000
6 Missouri $111,110
7 Ohio $88,071
8 Washington $84,770
9 Florida $57,536
10 Connecticut $26,140
11 Virginia $25,483
12 New Jersey $13,863
13 Pennsylvania $3,188
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Definition

Includes: Heliographs. This class includes only communication types of infrared equipment. Excluded from this class are infrared assemblies, subassemblies, and components designed specifically for use in fire control systems, guided missile systems, test and maintenance specialized equipment, night vision equipment, and other noncommunication types of equipment.

Quick answers

What is PSC 5850?

PSC 5850 is Visible and Invisible Light Communication Equipment, a product code in PSC 58, Communication/Detection/Coherent Radiation.

How many government contracts for visible and invisible light communication equipment are there?

3 notices under PSC 5850 were posted in the last 90 days, and none are open now. Federal agencies awarded 36 contracts under PSC 5850 in the last 12 months, obligating $20,988,250.

How much do federal agencies spend under PSC 5850?

Federal contracts under PSC 5850 obligated $1,270,129 in fiscal year 2025 and $192,339,554 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.

Who are the largest contractors under PSC 5850?

The contractors with the most obligated under PSC 5850 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Nic4 Inc. ($19,097,878); Ontic Engineering & Manufacturing, Inc. ($663,967); and Badger Truck And Automotive Group, Inc. ($202,672).

Which agencies buy the most under PSC 5850?

The agencies that obligated the most under PSC 5850 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Department of the Army ($19,177,188), Defense Logistics Agency ($1,654,834) and Air Force ($164,296).

Which NAICS codes are used with PSC 5850?

The NAICS codes with the most obligated under PSC 5850 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are 541512 Computer Systems Design Services; 334290 Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing; and 334511 Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing.

Where is the work under PSC 5850 performed?

By place of performance, the states with the most contract obligations under PSC 5850 over the last 12 months are Maryland ($19,255,395), California ($723,201) and New York ($251,821).

What is the latest contract opportunity under PSC 5850?

The latest contract opportunity under PSC 5850 is Lens, light, solicitation from Aviation (DLA), posted October 28, 2026.

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