What types of agencies buy Optical Communication services?

Federal agencies across all departments procure Optical Communication services, including the Department of Defense, Department of Veterans Affairs, General Services Administration, and civilian agencies. State and local governments also issue Optical Communication contracts through their own procurement portals.

How do I find Optical Communication contracts with SamSearch?

Use SamSearch to browse pre-classified opportunities in one place, with AI-powered filtering by agency, set-aside, and deadline.

Are there set-aside contracts for small businesses in Optical Communication?

Yes. Many Optical Communication contracts are set aside for small businesses, including 8(a), WOSB, SDVOSB, and HUBZone firms. Use SamSearch's set-aside filters to find contracts your business qualifies for.

How competitive are Optical Communication government contracts?

Competition varies by contract size and type. Large IDIQ vehicles in Optical Communication can attract dozens of bidders, while small open-market solicitations may have only a few. Monitoring active solicitations and building agency relationships early improves win rates.

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Optical Communication Government Contracts

12 government contract opportunities classified as Optical Communication. Updated daily.

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12 federal contract opportunities classified as Optical Communication.

DEPT OF DEFENSE

FUTURE PROLIFERATED WARFIGHTER SPACE ARCHITECTURE SPACE-TO-AIR OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS TERMINAL REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

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The Department of Defense is seeking information on optical communication terminals for aircraft that can support space-to-air optical link testing with LEO satellites. Technologies must be mature and capable of rapid fielding within 12 months. Respondents should provide details on products in production or late-stage …

Posted Jan 28, 2026Due Feb 27, 2026Special NoticeNAICS 541715Sol: SDA-SN-26-0008

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

TECHNOLOGY LICENSING OPPORTUNITY: TUNABLE-INDEX NANOSCALE OAM BEAMS VIA VAN DER WAALS MATERIALS

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The Department of Energy is offering a technology licensing opportunity for a platform that utilizes van der Waals materials to generate tunable structured light beams. This innovative technology supports applications in optical communication and quantum information science, enabling high-density data transmission and …

Posted Jan 21, 2026Due Feb 12, 2026Special NoticeNAICS 541715Sol: S-167749

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DEPT OF DEFENSE

Tranche 3 Ground Entry Point (GEP) Development and Integration

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The Space Development Agency is seeking sources for the Tranche 3 Ground Entry Point (GEP) Development and Integration. This opportunity involves site civils, procurement, installation, and integration of GEP communications systems. Interested firms should submit their capabilities by January 23, 2026. This is a Source…

Posted Jan 16, 2026Due Jan 23, 2026Sources SoughtNAICS 541715No Set aside usedSol: SDA-SN-26-0003

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DEPT OF DEFENSE

OPTIC COMMUNICATION LINKS

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The Department of the Navy intends to award a Firm-Fixed-Price purchase order to Burnham Polymeric, Inc. for fiber optic cable manufacturing. This opportunity is a sole source award under FAR Part 13, and all responsible sources may submit bids. Interested vendors must be registered in SAM and submit inquiries via emai…

Posted Jan 15, 2026Due Jan 19, 2026Special NoticeSol: N6600126Q6048

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DEPT OF DEFENSE

TRANCHE 3 GROUND ENTRY POINT (GEP) DEVELOPMENT AND INTEGRATION

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The Space Development Agency is seeking sources for the Tranche 3 Ground Entry Point (GEP) Development and Integration. This opportunity involves site civils, procurement, installation, integration, testing, and verification of GEP communications systems. Interested firms should submit their capabilities by January 20,…

Posted Jan 5, 2026Due Jan 20, 2026Sources SoughtNAICS 541715Sol: SDA-SN-26-0003

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DEPT OF DEFENSE

FREE SPACE OPTICS TACTICAL SYSTEMS

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The Department of the Navy is seeking information on Free Space Optics (FSO) tactical systems for potential integration into Marine Corps communications. This Sources Sought notice aims to gather market research on FSO solutions that are portable, deployable in various environments, and capable of high-capacity, low-la…

Posted Sep 18, 2025Due Oct 4, 2025Sources SoughtNAICS 517810Sol: 25-I-2033

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DEPT OF DEFENSE

FREE SPACE OPTICS TACTICAL SYSTEMS

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The Department of Defense is seeking information on Free Space Optics (FSO) tactical systems for potential integration into Marine Corps communications. This Sources Sought notice aims to gather market research on available solutions that meet specific operational requirements for various environments. Interested vendo…

Posted Sep 10, 2025Due Oct 4, 2025Sources SoughtNAICS 517810Sol: 25-I-2033

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DEPT OF DEFENSE

FREE SPACE OPTICS TACTICAL SYSTEMS

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The Department of Defense is seeking information on Free Space Optics (FSO) tactical systems for potential integration into Marine Corps communications. This Sources Sought notice aims to gather market research on FSO solutions that are portable, deployable in various environments, and capable of reliable communication…

Posted Sep 4, 2025Due Oct 4, 2025Sources SoughtNAICS 517810Sol: 25-I-2033

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DEPT OF DEFENSE

FREE SPACE OPTICS (FSO)

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The Department of the Navy is seeking information on Free Space Optics (FSO) systems for tactical communications. This Sources Sought notice aims to evaluate emerging FSO solutions for potential integration into Marine Corps operations. Interested parties should respond with technical capabilities and business informat…

Posted Aug 26, 2025Due Oct 4, 2025Sources SoughtNAICS 334511Sol: M67854-25-I-2033

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DEPT OF DEFENSE

FIBER OPTICS TEST KIT

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The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, has issued a solicitation for a Fiber Optics Test Kit, requiring the brand name Viavi Smart Class, Part Number OLTS-85P, which includes both single mode and multimode test sets with a patch cord microscope. Bidders should refer to the specifications fo…

Posted May 21, 2025Due Jun 2, 2025SolicitationNAICS 335921Sol: W51AA125Q0047

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DEPT OF DEFENSE

Anritsu Lasers Diodes

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The Department of the Navy is soliciting quotes for Anritsu laser diodes under RFQ N66604-24-Q-0324, with a deadline of April 16, 2025. This 100% small business set-aside requires specific Anritsu parts to ensure compatibility with existing systems, as substitutions could compromise test data integrity. Bidders must co…

Posted Apr 11, 2025Due Apr 16, 2025Combined Synopsis/SolicitationNAICS 335999Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)Sol: N6660425Q0324

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DEPT OF DEFENSE

SBIR/STTR OPPORTUNITY: ROBUST TRANSCEIVER MODULES FOR FEMTOSECOND-LEVEL, FREE-SPACE OPTICAL TIME AND FREQUENCY TRANSFER TO MOBILE PLATFORMS

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The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is seeking innovative research concepts for robust transceiver modules aimed at femtosecond-level, free-space optical time and frequency transfer to mobile platforms. This presolicitation invites submissions from small businesses under the SBIR/STTR program, focusin…

Posted Jun 11, 2019Due Aug 6, 2019PresolicitationSol: HR001119S0035-04

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