Cathodoluminescence (CL) Detector System

This federal solicitation (FA860126Q0137) is a Request for Quote (RFQ) issued by the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base on behalf of the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT). The objective of this firm-fixed-price commercial acquisition is to procure a Cathodoluminescence (CL) Detector System. The solicitation is unrestricted under NAICS code 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing), which has a size standard of 1,000 employees. Quotes are due by September 23, 2026, at 1:00 PM Local Time. The required delivery window is 120 calendar days from the date of award, with delivery to AFIT at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Key administrative terms dictate that payment requests and receiving reports must be submitted electronically through the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) portal. Additionally, the solicitation incorporates several standard Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clauses. Notably, this includes cybersecurity compliance requirements under DFARS 252.204-7021, which mandates that contractors have and maintain at least Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 1 (Self) status prior to award for all information systems processing, storing, or transmitting Federal Contract Information (FCI). Evaluation preferences include a standard 10 percent price evaluation factor for HUBZone small business concerns.

This Statement of Work outlines the requirements for a Cathodoluminescence (CL) Detector System to be installed in the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) Cleanroom lab at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Compatible with an existing Zeiss Crossbeam 350 Scanning Electron Microscope, the CL system will support microelectronics and materials research for various academic courses and MS/PhD programs. Key technical requirements include a detection range of at least 1000–300 nanometers (ideally 1550–200 nm), quantitative spectroscopic resolution to 0.1 eV of error or better, and temperature control reaching a minimum of -185°C. The system must integrate seamlessly with existing lab equipment and infrastructure without requiring major facility modifications. The contractor is responsible for delivery, installation, and initial training for AFIT faculty and staff. Deliverables must originate from a qualifying country source per DFARS regulations, and the use of Class I Ozone Depleting Substances is strictly prohibited. Delivery is required within six months of contract award, followed by a minimum one-year warranty covering materials, labor, and calibration assistance. Payment will be issued in full following delivery, inspection, and formal acceptance.

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