Request for Proposal for Lazuli Widefield Context Camera Interference Filters

The University of Arizona seeks a qualified vendor to design, fabricate, coat, test, and deliver a suite of high‑precision optical interference filters for the Lazuli Space Observatory’s Widefield Context Camera. The work includes manufacturing both broadband (Sloan u‑g‑r‑i‑z) and narrow‑band filters, providing witness samples and coating coupons, delivering inspection reports, and conducting a Manufacturing Readiness Review. All filters must meet stringent optical, mechanical, and durability specifications, be packaged to Level 100A cleanliness, and comply with export‑control and forced‑labor certifications. • Manufacture rectangular (49 × 35 mm) and round (34 mm) fused‑silica interference filters with AR coatings, meeting wavefront error ≤ ¼ λ, surface roughness ≤ 6 nm RMS, and ghost‑fraction < 0.4 %. • Provide detailed cost and schedule proposals, optional expedite fee, and complete documentation (drawings, test data, cleaning procedures). • Deliver seven coating coupons and two witness samples per filter type, attend a pre‑submission virtual meeting, and host a Manufacturing Readiness Review before fabrication.