Supply of Specialized Workholders for Optical Components

The contract is for the supply of specialized workholders, including the NV-30/01 FC/APC NOVA™ 1-Position Workholder, designed to securely hold optical fibers and semiconductor chips during automated polishing operations. These components are critical for maintaining precision and consistency in the manufacturing and testing of optical devices, ensuring optimal alignment and stability under high-throughput industrial conditions. The workholders must meet exacting technical specifications to support the Naval Research Laboratory’s advanced photonic and fiber optic systems development. This subcontract opportunity, issued under NAICS code 332721, is directed toward suppliers capable of delivering high-precision fixtures to support Department of Defense objectives. The posting date is July 6, 2026, with a response deadline of July 7, 2026, indicating a tightly scheduled procurement cycle. Performance is anticipated to occur at the Naval Research Laboratory’s facility in Washington, DC, with a ZIP code of 20375. The contract’s urgency and technical specificity suggest it is tied to time-sensitive research or production milestones within the defense and optical technologies sector.