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FA8601-26-Q-0007
Response Deadline
May 27, 2026, 3:00 PM(EDT)30 days
Eligibility
Contract Type
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
High Temperature Black Body
Solicitation Number: FA8601-26-Q-0007
Notice Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ)
Issuing Office: AFLCMC/PZIBA
Posted Date: April 27, 2026
Response Date: May 27, 2026, 11:00 AM EDT
Set-Aside: Unrestricted (Full and Open Competition)
Classification Code (PSC): 6650
NAICS Code: 334516 — Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
Small Business Size Standard: 1,000 employees
Description
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.
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.
Basis for Award
Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose proposal:
Technical Capability. 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:
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.
Past Performance and Responsibility. Prior to award, the Contracting Officer will perform a responsibility determination under RFO Part 9, including review of the offeror’s record in the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) and the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS). Adverse findings may render an offeror nonresponsible.
The Government reserves the right to award without discussions or to make no award.
Key Information
Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC)
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&Ms) are not permitted.
Buy American Act and Trade Agreements
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.
Submission Instructions
Proposal Content Requirements
Proposals shall consist of two parts — a Technical Proposal and a Price Proposal — and shall provide sufficient detail to demonstrate compliance with the SOW. Do not merely restate the Government’s requirements. Each proposal shall include:
Important Notices
Questions
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.
Attachments
Brian Algeo
Candice Snow
DEPT OF DEFENSE
DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE
AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND
AIR FORCE LIFE CYCLE MANAGEMENT CENTER
FA8601 AFLCMC PZIO
FA8601 AFLCMC PZIO
ADMIN ONLY NO REQTN CP 937 255-8922
2000 ALLBROOK DRIVE BLDG 2
WRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433-5344
NAICS
Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
PSC
OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS, TEST EQUIPMENT, COMPONENTS AND ACCESSORIES
Set-Aside
No Set aside used