Fiber Coating Application System

The Naval Research Laboratory, under the Department of Defense, is seeking a subcontractor to supply a fiber coating application system designed to apply uniform protective polymer coatings onto drawn optical fiber, with integrated curing capabilities. The system must ensure precise, consistent coating application critical to the optical fiber's performance and durability, with the curing process seamlessly incorporated into the production line. The solicitation is classified under NAICS code 333298, indicating it pertains to other industrial machinery manufacturing, and is targeted for delivery to a performance location in Washington, D.C., with a zip code of 20375. Responses are due by May 22, 2026, at 8:00 PM Eastern Time, and the opportunity was posted on May 7, 2026. The contract type is listed as a subcontract, indicating the award will be made to a vendor supplying components or systems to a prime contractor or internal department. No set-aside details are provided, meaning the opportunity is open to all qualified businesses without restrictions based on size or socioeconomic category. The office is not specifying a point of contact, and the full address information is incomplete, but the physical place of performance is confirmed as Washington, D.C. Interested parties should access the official listing via the provided SAM.gov link for additional technical specifications and submission instructions.