High Temperature Black Body

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This government solicitation, FA860126Q00070001, issued by FA8601 AFLCMC PZIO, is a Request for Quote (RFQ) for a High Temperature Black Body calibration source. The solicitation was issued on February 25, 2026, with an offer due date of May 27, 2026, at 11:00 AM local time. The acquisition is unrestricted, with a NAICS code of 334516 and a size standard of 1000. The item to be procured is a single unit of a High Temperature Black Body with a Firm Fixed Price arrangement. Delivery is required within 12 weeks from the date of award to AFIT ENP at Wright Patterson AFB, OH. The document outlines detailed clauses regarding payment instructions via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF), item unique identification and valuation, duty-free entry, and various Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clauses. Evaluation factors for award include price and technical acceptability.

The Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) seeks a High Temperature Black Body to support teaching and research in Physics and Optical Engineering. This equipment will recreate spectral content in visible and near-infrared ranges, allowing students and faculty to study sensor performance and develop algorithms crucial for national defense remote sensing activities. Key technical requirements include a temperature range of +300°C to +3,000°C, remote access, +/-1°C temperature stability, emissivity >.99 for 0.65-1.8 micron range, NIST traceable certification, and rapid heat-up/cool-down. All products must be domestic or qualifying country end products. Delivery is required within 12 weeks of contract award to Wright-Patterson AFB, with the contractor responsible for all transportation and onsite setup. AFIT will handle inspection and final acceptance, with a two-year warranty period required. Payment will be 100% after delivery, successful operation, and acceptance, submitted via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) on a net 30 basis. Commercial vehicles delivering to Wright-Patterson AFB are subject to specific inspection and entry procedures at the Commercial Vehicle Delivery Gate (CVDG) or other designated gates, with exceptions for time-sensitive deliveries or re-entry after exiting the base.