# SAM #FA875126P0055

Award for custom optical fiber assemblies and polarization-maintaining cables

**Buyer:** AFRL RIK
**Posted:** September 30, 2026
**Identifier:** FA875126P0055
**NAICS:** 335921

The Air Force Research Laboratory award covers specialized optical fiber assemblies for the EQuHIP and HQN projects.
- **Government buyer:** Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL); the attachment identifies office AFRL/RFZO, while the initial notice summary references AFRL RIKO.
- **Award and supplier:** Award amount is **$38,715.71**. The attachment identifies **Coastal Connection** as the sole source.
- **Products requested:**
  - 1 LMA-PM-10 end-cap cable, part number **P-FAnskFUnsk-10/230/3-15.24**.
  - 1 LMA-PM-10 end-cap cable, part number **P-FAnskFUnsk-10/230/3-30.48**.
  - 2 single-mode PM cables for 493 nm service, using **Corning 480 nm PM fiber**.
  - 2 single-mode PM cables for 650 nm service, using **Corning 630 nm PM fiber**.
- **Notable technical requirements:** End-cap cables require FC/APC-to-FC/UPC connectors, narrow-key slow-axis alignment, 3 mm tubing, specified cable lengths, and PER of 18 dB at 1060 nm. The 493 nm cables require FC/APC connectors and insertion loss near 5.7 dB or less; the 650 nm cables require the same connector configuration and insertion loss near 2.7 dB or less. Both cable groups are specified at 150–151 meters.
- The initial notice describes the award as for optical filters and is titled “Optical Fibers”; the attachment itemizes optical fiber cable assemblies. No separate service line items or performance period are stated.

### Description

<p>Optical filters</p>

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