The Navy needs a small business to manufacture a laser-safe enclosure for a 10kW laser system.
Key Details
- What exactly do they need? The Navy needs a laser-safe enclosure rated to withstand direct and scattered laser radiation from a 10kW laser. The enclosure must utilize material explicitly rated to withstand reflections from a laser powered at 10,000 W/cm, 1060-1070 nm for 10 seconds with a 1 mm beam diameter. The enclosure must also feature a fully integrated safety interlock system connected to the access door(s).
- What's the contract structure and timeline? The contract is a firm-fixed-price contract with a 12-month warranty against defects in material and workmanship. The notice doesn't say how long the contract will last.
- How will they pick the winner? The Navy will evaluate proposals based on the lowest price technically acceptable.
- When and how do you bid? Bids are due on July 13, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET. You must submit your bid through the Federal Business Opportunities website.
This is a routine commodity buy — low-effort bid, modest payoff.
Who can apply
- Any certified small business may apply.
If you're interested, do this first
- Check that your small business certification is still active in SAM.gov.
Primary point of contact
Name
Kimberly Mrasek
Email
kimberly.m.mrasek.civ@us.navy.mil