Optical Subassembly Manufacturing

The contract calls for the fabrication of a compact optical subassembly measuring no larger than seven inches by eight inches by five inches, designed to utilize mid-infrared absorption technology for the precise detection of methane and ethane gases. The device must be engineered for reliability and sensitivity in real-world environmental monitoring scenarios, with strict adherence to dimensional and performance specifications. The work is classified as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, exclusively reserved for small businesses as defined by the SBA, ensuring that only eligible small firms may bid. The NAICS code 333318 applies, categorizing this as the manufacturing of other commercial and service industry machinery, indicating the technical nature of the optical instrumentation involved. The opportunity was posted on May 1, 2026, with a response deadline of May 8, 2026, at 5:00 AM Eastern Time, requiring timely and complete submissions. Performance of the work is to be conducted in Boulder, Colorado, with a ZIP code of 80305, suggesting proximity to existing research or operational facilities associated with the Department of Commerce, NOAA. The contracting activity is managed by the Department of Commerce, though no specific office or point of contact is provided in the data. Interested parties must ensure compliance with all small business eligibility requirements and possess the technical capability to design and produce a high-precision optical sensing system meeting the specified size and detection criteria.