PSC 6032 encompasses fiber optic light sources and photo detectors, representing sophisticated optical and electronic components critical for advanced scientific, research, and technological applications. These devices include specialized equipment like single photon detection systems, laser diodes, balanced pin photodiodes, polarization compensators, and high-precision optical measurement instruments. The technologies support diverse research domains including quantum networking, battery manufacturing, and advanced scientific instrumentation. Federal Contract Awards for PSC 6032 demonstrate consistent procurement activity across multiple defense and research agencies, with contract values ranging from $585 to $382,250 and typical performance periods of 3-12 months. Key awarding agencies include the Air Force Research Laboratory, Naval Information Warfare Systems Command, Defense Logistics Agency, and Department of Energy. Frequently awarded vendors include Single Quantum USA Inc., Qunnect Inc., Newport Corporation, and Laurus Systems Inc. Most awards utilize firm fixed-price purchase orders, and while many contracts have no specific set-aside, several were awarded to small businesses, including woman-owned, minority-owned, and HUBZone designated firms. Recent Federal Contract Opportunities focus on specialized scientific instrumentation, with two prominent pre-solicitation notices from the Air Force Research Laboratory. These opportunities seek highly technical components like Superconducting Nanowire Single Photon Detectors and Automated Polarization Compensators, targeting advanced research in quantum networking and precision measurement. Both opportunities are structured as sole-source acquisitions, indicating unique technical requirements that limit competitive bidding. The opportunities emphasize sophisticated technical specifications, such as ultra-low dark counts, high detection efficiency, and precise polarization stabilization, with performance locations primarily in research laboratories in California and Tennessee.
Name | Description | Awardee | Potential Value (Click to sort descending) | Award Date (Click to sort descending) | Last Date To Order (Click to sort descending) | Updated At (Click to sort descending) |
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W911SD10A0003 | Pleasant Valley Energy, LLC | $100.0k | 3/15/10 | 3/31/15 | 4/5/12 | |
TEPB1019000 | Spectra Systems Corporation | $1.5m | 3/12/10 | 9/30/10 | 3/12/10 | |
TEPB0936000 | Spectra Systems Corporation | $1.0m | 9/2/09 | 9/30/09 | 9/2/09 | |
TEPB0821000 | Spectra Systems Corporation | $0 | 4/29/08 | 12/31/08 | 4/29/08 | |
TEPB1013000 | Spectra Systems Corporation | $1.5m | 3/3/10 | 3/11/10 | 3/3/10 |
Name | Description | Awardee | Potential Value (Click to sort descending) | Award Date (Click to sort descending) | Completion Date (Click to sort descending) | Updated At (Click to sort descending) |
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BPA Call TEPB1104000-TEPB1104001 | Spectra Systems Corporation | $0 | 11/22/10 | 3/31/11 | 11/22/10 | |
Purchase Order DOCRA134109SU0221 | Linos Photonics Inc. | $71.3k | 12/24/08 | 3/30/09 | 12/24/08 | |
Definitive Contract W31P4Q18C0124 | Bristol Instruments Inc. | $170.9k | 9/20/18 | 9/30/19 | 9/20/18 | |
Purchase Order DAAD1702P1112 | Quinstar Technology, Incorporated | $0 | 9/28/02 | 11/29/02 | 9/28/02 | |
Definitive Contract TEPA1635578 | CCS America, Inc. | $15.0k | 8/29/16 | 9/28/16 | 8/29/16 |
Name | Description | Solicitation Number | Federal Agency | Type | Posted Date (Click to sort descending) |
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561nm 100mW diode laser, modulation switchable | 3-B169-Q-00339-00 | Department of Energy Office of Science | Solicitation 1/1 | 2/21/23, 3:43 PM | |
Superconducting Nanowire Single Photon Detectors (SNSPDs) | FA875125P0028 | Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Research Laboratory | Award Notice 1/1 | 5/5/25, 1:42 PM | |
PR12669256 CEIA Handheld Detector spare parts | INL-PR12669256-CEIA-Handheld-Detector-spare-parts | Department of State US Embassy Bogota | Solicitation 1/1 | 8/12/24, 4:31 PM | |
Band 1 Laser | N0017820Q6717 | Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command | Solicitation 1/1 | 8/4/20, 2:45 PM | |
Automated Polarization Compensator (APC) | FA875125P0014 | Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Research Laboratory | Award Notice 1/1 | 3/31/25, 1:02 PM |