Request for Information (W80RA6-22-26C).docx

Request for Information THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY – This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes – it does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. Solicitations are not available at this time. Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. This notice does not constitute a commitment by the United States Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary; the United States Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the United States Government. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP, if any is issued. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on SAM.GOV. It is the responsibility of the potential offerors to monitor this site for additional information pertaining to this requirement.

1. Agency: U.S. Army Contracting Command-Redstone in support of the U.S Army Test, Measurement, and Diagnostic Equipment Activity (USATA) is conducting market research to obtain capability information in support of USATA in accordance with FAR 15.201(e).

2. Contracting Office Address: Army Contracting Command, Army Contracting Center- Redstone Office: CCAM-CAC-B

3. Notice Type: Special Notice

4. Reference Number: PANRSA-26-P-0000-037763

5. Title: Multiple Laboratory Equipment

6. Classification Code: 6640 - Laboratory Equipment and Supplies

7. NAICS Code: 334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing

8. Response Date: 16 July 2026

9. Description: The U.S. Army Contracting Command-Redstone, Operations, Services, & Training Division, plans to obtain information to serve as market research to help identify potential sources that can provide a brand name purchase of multiple laboratory equipment that government personnel will integrate into a customized, unified system. The equipment shall have an inherent structural compatibility, standardized tolerancing, and guaranteed interoperability across all optical elements, opt mechanics, and sensor mounts. These items shall be delivered to the Army Primary Standards Laboratory (APSL), Building 5435 Fowler Road, Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898. The laboratory equipment shall include the following specifications or equivalent (if not brand name):

Requirements: Quantity

4FC808 4

S4FC808 Single Mode Fiber Laser Source

POWER CORD USA 4

POWER CORD USA - Value for Customs

SM1FC2 4

SM1 FC Narrow Key Fiber Adapter

4P3 2 4" Integrating Sphere, Light Measurement

4P12 2 2” Aperture Port, SM2 inner thread

SM2D25D 2

SM2 Series Ring Activated Iris Diaphragm

SM1D12CZ 2

Graduated Ring-Activated Zero Aperture Iris Diaphragm

VOA780-FC 6

SM Variable Attenuator,780 nm, 50 dB, InLine, FC/PC

10. Place of Contract Performance: Redstone Arsenal, AL

11. Set Aside: TBD

12. Responses: Interested parties are requested to respond to this RFI with the following:

1. Full company name;

2. Business size;

3. Socio-economic status, as applicable;

4. Points of Contact (POC): name, position, office and mobile telephone numbers, and email address;

5. Cage Code;

6. Unique Entity Identifier (UEI).

The response date for this market research is 16 July 2026. No phone calls will be accepted. All responses to this RFI may be submitted via e-mail to the following POCs: Primary Points of Contact: Lisa S. Armes, Contracting Officer at lisa.s.armes.civ@army.mil, Ph: 520-674-8668 & Samantha Shirley, Contract Specialist at Samantha.c.shirley.civ@army.mil, Ph: 520-674-8582.