The Department of Defense, specifically the Navy, is seeking innovative solutions through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program for the development of a high-power digital fiber optic transmitter laser. The objective is to design and package a vertical cavity surface emitting laser (VCSEL) capable of operating at up to 50 Gbps non-return-to-zero (NRZ) within the wavelength range of 850 nm to 1000 nm, while meeting stringent environmental and performance requirements. This technology is critical for enhancing airborne military avionics, electro-optic communications, and electronic warfare systems, which demand high bandwidth and reduced size, weight, and power. Interested parties should note that the solicitation is currently closed, with the next opportunity opening on May 15, 2024, and applications due by June 12, 2024. For more information, visit the official SBIR website at https://www.dodsbirsttr.mil/topics-app/.