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Low-Loss Waveguide & Optical Component Fabrication
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The contract focuses on the specialized manufacturing of ultra-low-loss waveguides and passive optical components intended for quantum photonic applications. It is designated as a subcontract opportunity issued by the Directorate for Technology, Innovation, & Partnerships within the National Science Foundation. The work will be performed in Alexandria, and the relevant NAICS code for this project is 335999, which pertains to electrical equipment manufacturing. The solicitation was posted on May 14, 2026, with a response deadline set for July 24, 2026, at 9 PM. This contract aims to advance quantum photonics by producing high-precision optical components critical for minimizing signal loss, thereby enabling improved performance in quantum communication and computing systems. No information on set-asides or specific organization types is provided, and the contract’s detailed terms and conditions can be accessed via the provided government workspace link.
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Alexandria, VA, USASet-Aside
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This scope was carved out of NSF-Topic1-FY26-XLabsQuantumSystems.
The full solicitation package (4 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.
NSF X-Labs Initiative - Quantum Systems: Interconnects and Integrated Photonics
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