MS36 performance 2 transmissive spiral phase plates

The Naval Sea Systems Command, specifically the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Corona Division, is soliciting quotations for custom 2-inch transmissive spiral phase plates designed to generate high-power mode one and two Laguerre-Gaussian beams with increased laser-induced damage thresholds. The requirement includes six line items comprising one resize service and five transmissive optical element variations manufactured at 1070nm wavelength in single-mode TEM00 configuration, utilizing UV fused silica material with specific coating, transmission, surface quality, and flatness specifications. This is a firm fixed-price commercial items acquisition that will be awarded to a single responsible offeror whose quotation fully complies with all solicitation requirements and offers the lowest price. Evaluation will be based on price and compliance with technical specifications outlined in the solicitation. The response deadline is March 23, 2026, by 12:00 PM, and all questions must be submitted within three days of solicitation release, with quotes remaining valid for a minimum of 30 days from closure.

This solicitation is designated as a Small Business set-aside with 1,000 employees as the size standard, and no incumbent contractor information is provided in the available documentation. The contract value and total award amount are not disclosed in the solicitation materials. The requirement includes procurement of 3,906 custom VL-1070nm elements along with the resize service and semi-standard optical elements, with delivery required by April 15, 2026. All inspection and acceptance, as well as the place of performance, is established at NSWC Corona Division located in Norco, California 92860. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and must submit responses electronically in PDF or MS Word format to the email address specified in the posting.