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Optical System and Telescope Assembly

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SBIR / STTR

Response Deadline12/02/2026, 05:00:00 AM UTC

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This subcontract opportunity with the Missile Defense Agency focuses on the design and supply of optical trains for interceptor projects. The scope of work includes comprehensive optical design, simulation, precision grinding, and polishing of lenses and mirrors, as well as the application of IR-transparent coatings. Utilizing specialized materials such as IR-grade optical glass, germanium, and chalcogenide, the contractor is responsible for delivering integrated telescope assemblies that adhere to strict size, weight, and field of view specifications. The project is designated as a total small business set-aside under the SBIR/STTR mandate for companies with fewer than 500 employees, falling under NAICS code 339111. Interested parties must submit their responses by December 2, 2026.

General Info

Small business subcontract for MDA interceptor optical trains; responses due December 2, 2026.

Agency

Department of Defense → Missile Defense Agency

NAICS

339111 - Laboratory Apparatus and Furniture Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Not specified

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

This scope was carved out of MDA27BZ02-DV001.

The full solicitation package (2 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Timeline

PostedNov 4

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Response DeadlineDec 2

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Response Deadline

12/02/2026, 05:00:00 AM UTCin 24 days

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AgencyDepartment of Defense → Missile Defense Agency

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Organization / AgencyDepartment of Defense → Missile Defense Agency

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Designs and supplies optical trains for prime contractors on Missile Defense Agency (MDA) interceptor projects. Performs optical design, simulation, precision grinding, and polishing of lenses and mirrors, and applies IR-transparent coatings. Utilizes IR-grade optical glass, germanium, and chalcogenide. Delivers integrated telescope assemblies meeting specific size, weight, and field of view (FOV) specifications.

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