The Department of Defense, specifically the Navy, is seeking small businesses to participate in the Direct to Phase II SBIR opportunity titled "Fiber-Optic Filter Integration." The objective of this procurement is to design, fabricate, test, and integrate dichroic filters for digital avionics fiber-optic communication systems, aimed at enhancing the maintainability and supportability of these systems on military platforms. This initiative is critical as it addresses the increasing demands for bandwidth and the need for reliable communication in military electronics, while also focusing on reducing maintenance complexity and time for operators. Interested parties should note that the application due date is June 12, 2024, with further details available on the official SBIR website at https://www.dodsbirsttr.mil/topics-app/.