Precision Optical Lens Manufacturing – Ruggedized Light Lenses

The contract calls for the manufacture and supply of ruggedized light lenses meeting the stringent military standard MIL-DTL-3661E/35A, requiring designs that withstand extreme mechanical stress with shock-proof construction to ensure operational reliability in harsh environments. A critical requirement is the full containment of mercury within the lens assemblies, aligned with the safety and environmental guidelines of NAVSEA 5100-003D, ensuring compliance with hazardous material handling protocols. Production must adhere to exacting optical and mechanical tolerances, with quality assurance processes verifying performance under simulated combat and marine conditions. This is a subcontract opportunity under the Department of Defense’s Maritime Supply Chain, with the NAICS code 334111 indicating classification within optical instrument and lens manufacturing. The solicitation is open for responses until July 20, 2026, with a posted date of July 5, 2026, providing interested parties approximately two weeks to prepare and submit proposals. The place of performance and specific agency office details are not specified, but all work must comply with federal defense supply chain mandates. Interested manufacturers must be prepared to demonstrate proven capability in producing defense-grade optical components, with documentation of prior experience meeting military specifications and hazardous material containment standards.