LOW BACKGROUND INFRARED (LBIR) SERVICE CONTRACT
ID: FA226325R0001Type: Sources Sought
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Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA2263 AFLCMC ROMK AFMETCALHEATH, OH, 43056-6116, USA

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)

PSC

EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS TESTING- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT (H266)

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https://sam.gov/opp/509183840de7431b8b6cf3af0616708a/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Air Force Metrology and Calibration Program (AFMETCAL), is seeking sources for the Low Background Infrared (LBIR) Service Contract to support calibration and maintenance of critical infrared systems used by the Missile Defense Agency. The contract entails tasks such as operating and maintaining calibration chambers and refrigeration systems, as well as enhancing radiometric calibrations through research and design at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) facility in Gaithersburg, MD. This opportunity is vital for ensuring the operational efficiency of missile defense testing and calibration, which is crucial for the U.S. military's capabilities in missile interception. Interested parties must submit their responses by May 5, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET, and can contact Allen Kurella at allen.kurella@us.af.mil or by phone at 937-713-5843 for further information.

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    The Low Background Infrared (LBIR) Service Contract outlines the requirements for support in calibrating and maintaining critical infrared systems used by the Department of Defense’s Missile Defense Agency. The contract includes tasks such as operating and maintaining various calibration chambers and refrigeration systems and improving radiometric calibrations through research and design of new metrology infrastructure at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) facility in Gaithersburg, MD. Personnel with experience in cryogenic systems, high vacuum chambers, and infrared optical equipment are essential, with specific roles requiring advanced degrees and extensive experience. The contractor is tasked with ensuring operational efficiency, conducting off-site calibration, and adhering to strict reporting and procedural guidelines. All government-furnished materials must be returned upon completion. The contract emphasizes collaboration and technical reporting to meet the operational demands of missile defense testing and calibration, facilitating the U.S. military's capabilities in missile interception.
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