Benchtop Uniform Light Source - UPDATED
ID: FA860125Q00050001Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8601 AFLCMC PZIOWRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433-5344, USA

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Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

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LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

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Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking quotes for a Benchtop Uniform Light Source under solicitation number FA860125Q0005. The primary objective is to procure a radiometrically accurate tunable light source that operates within a spectral range of 1000 nm to 1700 nm, which is essential for enhancing educational capabilities at the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) and supporting advanced studies in physics and optical engineering. The successful contractor will be required to deliver and install the equipment within eight weeks of award, ensuring defect-free operation for two years, with full payment processed upon completion. Quotes are due by January 28, 2025, at 0900 AM EST, and interested parties should direct inquiries to Jenna Sizemore or Amanda Hoyng via email.

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    The Statement of Work outlines a request for the procurement of a tunable spectral light source for the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) to support education in physics and optical engineering. This equipment will enable precise reproduction of the spectral content in the shortwave infrared spectrum, essential for research and educational purposes linked to remote sensing technologies critical to national defense. The light source must meet specific requirements, including an operational spectral range of 1000 nm to 1700 nm, high accuracy and stability, as well as compatibility with software and data output standards. The project includes requirements for timely delivery, on-site coordination, and a warranty period post-delivery. The payment for this work will occur in full upon completion. This procurement seeks to ensure that AFIT maintains its educational capabilities in advanced optical technologies, vital for producing graduates who will serve in key defense agencies reliant on remote sensing intelligence.
    The statement of work outlines the requirements for a tunable spectral light source aimed at enhancing the educational capabilities at the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT). This system is essential for advanced study in various physics and optical engineering courses, allowing students to analyze sensor performance in short wave infrared spectra. Key requirements include a spectral range from 1000 nm to 1700 nm, calibration standards, high illumination stability, and software compatibility. The successful contractor must deliver the equipment within eight weeks of award, ensure defect-free operation for two years, and coordinate all logistics for installation at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Full payment is due upon completion, processed via the Wide Area Workflow system. The intent of the document aligns with broader government objectives to maintain a skilled workforce capable of supporting national defense through enhanced remote sensing technologies.
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