High Temperature Black Body

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<p><strong>Combined Synopsis/Solicitation</strong></p> <p><strong>High Temperature Black Body</strong></p> <p><strong>Solicitation Number: </strong>FA8601-26-Q-0007</p> <p><strong>Notice Type: </strong>Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ)</p> <p><strong>Issuing Office: </strong>AFLCMC/PZIBA</p> <p><strong>Posted Date: </strong>April 27, 2026</p> <p><strong>Response Date: </strong>May 27, 2026, 11:00 AM EDT</p> <p><strong>Set-Aside: </strong>Unrestricted (Full and Open Competition)</p> <p><strong>Classification Code (PSC): </strong>6650</p> <p><strong>NAICS Code: </strong>334516 &mdash; Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing</p> <p><strong>Small Business Size Standard: </strong>1,000 employees</p> <p>Description</p> <p>This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products prepared in accordance with Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul (RFO) Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through the RFO (effective April 17, 2026) and the Revolutionary Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (RDFARS) as of the date of issuance.</p> <p>The Department of the Air Force intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract for a HIGH TEMPERATURE BLACK BODY in accordance with the attached Statement of Work (SOW), on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis. The Schedule of Supplies, place of performance, delivery information, and the full list of applicable provisions and clauses are set forth in the attached SF 1449 and solicitation. Award is subject to the availability of funds.</p> <p>Basis for Award</p> <p>Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose proposal:</p> <ul> <li>Conforms to this combined synopsis/solicitation;</li> <li>Receives an &ldquo;Acceptable&rdquo; rating on Technical Capability; and</li> <li>Contains the lowest Total Evaluated Price (TEP), determined fair, reasonable, and not unbalanced.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Technical Capability. </strong>Single pass/fail factor. To be rated Acceptable, the proposal must demonstrate that the offered item meets or exceeds every requirement of the SOW. Each proposal shall:</p> <ul> <li>Identify the proposed manufacturer, make, and model;</li> <li>Provide manufacturer technical data, datasheets, or specification sheets verifying compliance with each SOW characteristic (temperature range, aperture/cavity dimensions, emissivity, stability, accuracy, control interface, power, and any other parameter specified); and</li> <li>Identify any deviations or exceptions to the SOW.</li> </ul> <p>A proposal will be rated Unacceptable if it fails to demonstrate compliance with any SOW requirement, takes material exception, or lacks sufficient technical detail to permit evaluation. Restating a requirement without supporting data is insufficient.</p> <p><strong>Past Performance and Responsibility. </strong>Prior to award, the Contracting Officer will perform a responsibility determination under RFO Part 9, including review of the offeror&rsquo;s record in the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) and the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS). Adverse findings may render an offeror nonresponsible.</p> <p>The Government reserves the right to award without discussions or to make no award.</p> <p>Key Information</p> <ul> <li><strong>Requirement: </strong>HIGH TEMPERATURE BLACK BODY per SOW dated 12/16/2025</li> <li><strong>Contract Type: </strong>Firm-Fixed Price</li> <li><strong>Period of Performance: </strong>12 weeks after contract award</li> <li><strong>Delivery: </strong>FOB Destination; inspection and acceptance at destination</li> </ul> <p>Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC)</p> <p>Per RDFARS 252.204-7021, this acquisition requires CMMC Level 1 (Federal Contract Information only). Offerors must have a current CMMC Level 1 (or higher) self-assessment recorded in the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) at the time of award. Waivers, grace periods, and Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&amp;Ms) are not permitted.</p> <p>Buy American Act and Trade Agreements</p> <p>This acquisition is subject to the Buy American Act and applicable trade agreements as implemented in the RFO and RDFARS. Offerors shall identify the country of origin for the offered end product and any qualifying components in their Reps and Certs. Domestic or qualifying/designated-country end products are required unless an authorized exception applies.</p> <p>Submission Instructions</p> <ul> <li><strong>Deadline: </strong>May 27, 2026, 11:00 AM EDT</li> <li><strong>Subject Line: </strong>FA8601-26-Q-0007, HIGH TEMPERATURE BLACK BODY</li> <li><strong>Submit via email to both:</strong> <ol> <li>Officer: Candice Snow &mdash; candice.snow@us.af.mil</li> </ol> </li> </ul> <ul> <li> <ol> <li>Specialist: Brian Algeo &mdash; brian.algeo.l@us.af.mil</li> </ol> </li> <li><strong>Format: </strong>Single email &le; 5 MB; attachments must be .pdf, .docx, or .xlsx. Compressed files (e.g., .zip) will be filtered and are not permitted.</li> <li><strong>Confirmation: </strong>A receipt confirmation will be sent within 24 hours; if not received, contact the points of contact above.</li> </ul> <p>Proposal Content Requirements</p> <p>Proposals shall consist of two parts &mdash; a Technical Proposal and a Price Proposal &mdash; and shall provide sufficient detail to demonstrate compliance with the SOW. Do not merely restate the Government&rsquo;s requirements. Each proposal shall include:</p> <ol> <li>Company name, address, SAM Unique ID, CAGE Code, and TIN</li> <li>Point of contact name, phone, and email</li> <li>Proposal number, date, and validity period</li> <li>Technical description with manuals, datasheets, or literature evidencing compliance with each SOW requirement</li> <li>Completed Offeror Representations and Certifications</li> <li>Itemized firm-fixed pricing with extended totals; FOB Destination (all shipping included); Net 30; no progress payments</li> </ol> <p>Important Notices</p> <ul> <li><strong>SAM Registration: </strong>Offerors must maintain an active registration in the System for Award Management at https://www.sam.gov for the life of the contract.</li> <li><strong>Invoicing: </strong>Invoices shall be submitted electronically through Wide Area Workflow &ndash; Receipt and Acceptance (WAWF-RA) at https://wawf.eb.mil/.</li> </ul> <p>Questions</p> <p>Questions shall be submitted via email to both points of contact no later than May 13, 2026, 11:00 AM EDT, with the solicitation number in the subject line. Late questions may not be considered.</p> <p>Attachments</p> <ol> <li>Solicitation &ndash; FA8601-26-Q-0007</li> <li>Statement of Work (SOW)</li> <li>Offeror Representations and Certifications</li> </ol> Solicitation Number: FA8601-26-Q-0007 Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Base Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation NAICS: 334516 Classification Code: 6650 Response Deadline: 2026-05-27T11:00:00-04:00 Office Address: WRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH Place of Performance: Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio, 45433 POC: Brian Algeo, brian.algeo.1@us.af.mil POC: Candice Snow, candice.snow@us.af.mil

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