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Thick Film Lithium Niobate Substrate Supply

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This subcontract, managed by the NASA SBIR/STTR Program, focuses on the procurement of high-purity, thick film lithium niobate wafers. These substrates must meet specific crystal orientation and surface quality standards to support the fabrication of ridge waveguides. The project is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside, specifically adhering to SBIR/STTR mandates for companies with fewer than 500 employees. The contract falls under NAICS code 325188 and is associated with performance activities located in Greenbelt, Maryland. Posted on August 20, 2026, the agreement ensures the delivery of specialized materials necessary for advanced optical or electronic research conducted under the agency's technical initiatives.

General Info

NASA SBIR subcontract for high-purity lithium niobate wafers for ridge waveguide fabrication.

Agency

National Aeronautics and Space Administration → NASA SBIR/STTR Program

NAICS

325188 - All Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Greenbelt, MD, 20771, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

This scope was carved out of T8.06-1605.

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High brightness, waveguide-based IR quantum light sources

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AgencyNational Aeronautics and Space Administration → NASA SBIR/STTR Program
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Supply of high-purity, thick film lithium niobate (LN) wafers with specific crystal orientations and surface quality for ridge waveguide fabrication.

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