OPTICAL COATING LABORATORY, LLC

Optical Coating Laboratory, LLC specializes in precision optical coating, mirror re-coating, and the manufacturing of specialized optical and precision instrumentation components for defense, aerospace, and scientific applications. The contractor delivers advanced thin-film coating technologies, including protected silver and aluminum deposition on large-format substrates such as Zerodur mirrors, optimized for specific spectral bandpasses. Their expertise extends to the fabrication of optical filters, lens assemblies, and integrated spectroscopic systems, with demonstrated capability in handling high-precision, low-distortion optical surfaces critical for infrared and visible-light applications. The firm combines vacuum deposition processes, spectral modeling, and metrology-driven quality control to meet stringent performance requirements in harsh environments, setting them apart as a niche provider of mission-critical optical coatings and instrument integration services. The company maintains a consistent relationship with the Department of Defense, delivering optical components for instrumentation and sensing systems, while also supporting NASA with high-performance mirror refurbishment and coating upgrades for space-based observatories. Their work with the Department of Agriculture involves the development of rugged, field-deployable near-infrared spectrometers, indicating adaptability across scientific and operational domains. Primary technical focus lies in NAICS 333310, where they manufacture commercial optical instrumentation, alongside specialized work in analytical instrument manufacturing (334516), precision equipment repair (811210), and custom plastic optical components (326199). This positions them as a vertically integrated provider of optical subsystems rather than a general manufacturer. Optical Coating Laboratory, LLC is a small business based in Santa Rosa, California, with no federal certifications on record. Their geographic location supports proximity to key defense and aerospace R&D hubs, enabling responsive collaboration with government laboratories and system integrators requiring high-precision optical solutions.