Coated and Uncoated Glass Samples
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Navy, NUWC DIV NEWPORT, is soliciting quotes for Coated and Uncoated Glass Samples (fused silica lenses) under a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) purchase order. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes are due by February 19, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
This solicitation, issued as a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, seeks specific fused silica lenses. The requirement includes four Contract Line-Item Numbers (CLINs) for both 7980 Standard Grade (4" diameter) and 7980 Infrared (IR) Grade (1" diameter) fused silica lenses. For each grade, both uncoated and AR-coated versions are required, totaling 9 lenses per CLIN. Lenses must meet precise specifications for dimensions, surface roughness, parallelism, clear aperture, transmission percentages, and Laser Induced Damage Threshold (LIDT).
Contract Details
- Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) purchase order.
- Delivery: F.O.B. Destination, Newport, RI.
- Lead Time: Desired 12 weeks after award or sooner.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS: 327212 – Other Pressed and Blown Glass and Glassware Manufacturing, with a Small Business Size Standard of 1,250 Employees.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Deadline: Quotes must be received by February 19, 2026, 2:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST).
- Submission Method: Electronically via email to elizabeth.a.peckham2.civ@us.navy.mil.
- Quote Validity: Quotes must be valid for at least 60 days from the due date.
- Required Information: Offerors must include price, payment terms, delivery terms, Offeror Point of Contact (phone and email), Offeror CAGE Code, and Offeror SAM UEI. Shipping costs must be incorporated into the unit price for each line item.
- Evaluation: The Government intends to award a single FFP purchase order based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology. Offerors must submit detailed specifications for each CLIN for technical evaluation. Past performance information from the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) will be considered.
- Eligibility: Registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) is mandatory prior to award. Additionally, Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 (Self) is required prior to award for any contractor information system processing Federal Contract Information (FCI) or Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). Offerors must provide their CMMC unique identifiers (CMMC UIDs) issued by SPRS.
Questions
- All questions regarding this acquisition must be submitted to Elizabeth Peckham at elizabeth.a.peckham2.civ@us.navy.mil by February 17, 2026.