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This Government Contract opportunity from Government of Canada was posted on June 26, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Polarization-Maintaining Fiber Pigtailing and Packaging

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The contract requires the precise attachment of polarization-maintaining fiber pigtails to waveguide inputs and outputs with stringent performance criteria, emphasizing minimal insertion loss and long-term optical stability under demanding environmental conditions. The work must include hermetic sealing to prevent moisture and contaminant ingress, integrated strain relief to mitigate mechanical stress, and ruggedized packaging designed to withstand severe thermal cycling and mechanical vibration without degradation in performance. This is a subcontract under the National Research Council of Canada, aligned with NAICS code 334220 for optical instrument and lens manufacturing, and the performance location is defined as the National Capital Region. The solicitation was posted on June 26, 2026, and responses are due by July 12, 2026, indicating a competitive procurement window for specialized photonics packaging services.

General Info

Attach polarization-maintaining fiber pigtails with hermetic sealing, strain relief, and ruggedized packaging for stable photonics performance.

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Government of Canada → National Research Council of CanadaView Agency

NAICS

334220 - Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

National Capital Region (NCR), CAN

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AgencyGovernment of Canada → National Research Council of Canada
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Attach polarization-maintaining (PM) fiber pigtails to waveguide inputs and output with low insertion loss and long-term stability, including hermetic sealing, strain relief, and rugged packaging for thermal and vibration durability.

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