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Notice of Intent to Sole Source to TOPTICA Photonics, Inc.

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N00173-25-Q-1301402693 Federal

Response Deadline09/29/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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The Naval Research Laboratory, under the Department of Defense, has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source a contract to TOPTICA Photonics, Inc. under solicitation number N00173-25-Q-1301402693. This special notice falls under NAICS code 334516 and is centered in Washington, DC. The notice was posted on September 26, 2026, with a response deadline of September 29, 2026. Primary coordination for this action is handled by Carrie Cawley, with Katrina Gallagher serving as the secondary point of contact.

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DoD sole source contract to TOPTICA Photonics under solicitation N00173-25-Q-1301402693.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Naval Research Laboratory

NAICS

334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Washington, DC, 20375, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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Notice+of+Intent+Sole+Source.docx

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PostedSep 26

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Response DeadlineSep 29

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09/29/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTCin 3 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Naval Research Laboratory

Contacts2 people available

OfficeWASHINGTON, DC, 20375-5328, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Naval Research Laboratory

Office AddressWASHINGTON, DC, 20375-5328, USA

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Carrie Cawley

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Katrina Gallagher

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See attached Noitce of Intent to Sole Source

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