Sources Sought Notice_Optical Comparator.pdf

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE

The Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) at Arnold AFB in Tennessee is seeking sources interested and capable of meeting the Government’s requirement for an Optical Comparator in accordance with (IAW) Attachment 1 – DRAFT Optical Comparator Specifications. The Government is considering the use of a firm- fixed price contract. Delivery is required to Arnold Air Force Base located in Tullahoma, TN

CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS:

AFTC/PZIA (Arnold) Attn: Bethany R. Hill 100 Kindel Drive Suite A332 Arnold AFB, TN 37389-1332

DISCLAIMER:

THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS

NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE, PROPOSAL, OR BID. THIS DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AS

SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE

GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE

GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT

OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION

OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY

RESPONDENTS TO THIS IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.

INTRODUCTION:

This is a Sources Sought Notice to determine the availability and technical capability of small and large businesses to meet the Government’s requirement for an Optical Comparator IAW Attachment 1 – DRAFT Optical Comparator Specifications. The result of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement if a requirement materializes. Based on the responses to this Sources Sought Notice/Market Research effort, the requirement may result in a single source acquisition, may be set-aside for small businesses (in full or in part), or may be procured through full and open competition. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and feedback or evaluations may or may not be provided to companies regarding submissions.

ANTICIPATED CONTRACT TYPE:

Firm-fixed price purchase order.

ANTICIPATED AMERICAN INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (NAICS) CODE:

The anticipated North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 334513 with a business-size standard of 750 employees.

SUBMISSION DETAILS:

Responses should include:

1) Company Information: Name, address, telephone number point of contact names, and e-mail address.

2) Business size. State whether your firm is a large business, small business, small disadvantaged business (SDB), 8(a)-certified small business, historically underutilized business zone (HUBZone) small business, veteran-owned small business (VOSB), service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB), or woman-owned small business (WOSB).

3) Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code.

4) SAM.gov Unique Entity ID (UEI).

5) Provide any comments/feedback pertaining to Attachment 1 – Optical Comparator Specifications.

6) Contract vehicles that would be available to the Government for the procurement of the product, to include ENCORE II, General Service Administration (GSA), GSA MOBIS, NIH, NASA SEWP, Federal Supply Schedules (FSS), or any other Government Agency contract vehicle. (This information is for market research only and does not preclude your company from responding to this notice.)

7) Interested businesses should submit a brief capability package as it relates to supporting the above requirement.

8) To assist with budgetary estimates, please provide a total estimated price to meet this contemplated acquisition.

Submission Information: Provide your intent/response no later than 1:00 PM Central Time (CT) on January 19, 2026, via this posting to Ms. Paytonne Szatkowski, Contract Specialist, at paytonne.szatkowski@us.af.mil, and Ms. Bethany R. Hill, Contracting Officer, at bethany.hill.3@us.af.mil. Verbal responses will NOT be accepted.

Proprietary information and trade secrets, if any, must be clearly marked on all materials. All information received that is marked Proprietary will be handled accordingly. Please be advised that all submission become Government property and will not be returned. All Government and contract personal reviewing sources sought responses will have signed non- disclosure agreements and understand their responsibility for proper use and protection from unauthorized disclosure of proprietary information as described 41 USC 423. The Government shall not be held liable for any damages incurred if proprietary information is not properly identified.

Attachments:

Attachment 1 – DRAFT Optical Comparator Specifications mailto:paytonne.szatkowski@us.af.mil mailto:bethany.hill.3@us.af.mil