Dual Port Electro-Optic Modulators
ID: FA875125Q0049Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8751 AFRL RIKOROME, NY, 13441-4514, USA

NAICS

Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515)

PSC

OPTOELECTRONIC DEVICES AND ASSOCIATED HARDWARE (5980)

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https://sam.gov/opp/7f0c40c51a3e43249c2a0aa94e6b4388/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking to procure two dual-port electro-optic modulators (EOMs) for ongoing research and development at the Air Force Research Laboratory in Rome, New York. The procurement involves a sole-source award to EOSpace, Inc. for specialized fiber-coupled EOMs that meet specific technical and performance requirements essential for filtering photons in experimental setups. This acquisition is critical for maintaining uniformity across existing equipment, thereby minimizing integration risks and ensuring consistency in research outcomes. Interested parties may submit capability statements to Leslie Christoferson at leslie.christoferson@us.af.mil, with the anticipated award date set for on or before May 30, 2025.

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    Leslie Christoferson
    leslie.christoferson@us.af.mil
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