AFRL/RABE Micro Load Frame
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- SS-AFRL-RIZ-2026-0028
- Agency
-
Air Force Research Laboratory
Air Force Materiel Command, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio 45433, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Air Force Research Laboratory at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base is conducting a Sources Sought and Request for Information to assess market capability for one micro load frame for AFRL/RABE at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, with responses due by July 8, 2026. This is a market survey only; the Government makes no commitment to award or reimburse quote preparation costs.
The micro load frame must physically integrate with the existing Jupiter XR atomic force microscope scanner head and accommodate material samples up to 12 mm in width, 41 mm in length, and 6 mm in thickness. The equipment must produce tension and compression forces up to 65 newtons each, with range adjustment resolution of at least 0.5 millimeters and capability to apply strain ranging from 100 to 400 percent. Training on the system is included in the procurement requirement.
Interested parties, including small business concerns designated under FAR Part 19.1 (8(a), HUBZone, service-disabled veteran-owned, EDWOSB, or WOSB), should submit capability packages identifying company name, CAGE code, contact information, relevant experience, item specifications or brochures, potential teammates or subcontractors, and any risks or unknowns that could hinder meeting stated requirements. NAICS code 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) and PSC code 6635 (Physical Properties Testing and Inspection) apply.
Notice text
The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base has a requirement to purchase one (1) Micro Load Frame for AFRL/RABE at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida.
This is a Sources Sought (SS)/Request for Information (RFI) only. This is NOT a presolicitation or Request for Quote (RFQ) and is not to be construed as any commitment by the Government. This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract and/or pay for any quote preparation costs. The Government will not accept quotes at this time. This notice is not an offer by the Government to enter into a contract or any agreement. Interested Small Business concerns must identify to the Contracting Officer their interest and full capability to satisfy the Government's requirement by closing date listed. Responses will allow the Government to conduct an initial review of market capabilities in support of requirements identified in the attached Minimum Requirements Document (MRD) dated 16 June 2026.
SUBMISSION DETAILS: All interested parties are encouraged to submit a response to this SS/RFI. Capability packages should address the following questions:
- Company name, CAGE code, address, point of contact, phone number, and email address.
- Identification of whether the company is currently designated as a Small Business under the requirement’s NAICS code as defined in RFO Part 19.1 or a Small Business concern identified at RFO 19.000(a)(3): 8(a), HUBZone small business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business, EDWOSB, or WOSB status.
- Company description of relevant capability and experience to provide supplies/services in accordance with the minimum requirements listed in the attached draft MRD.
- Item specifications/descriptions/brochures being offered that meet requirements listed in attached draft MRD.
- Company's potential teammates/subcontractors (if required to ensure success).
- What, if any, risks or unknowns would hinder industry’s ability to meet the requirements?
- Do you have an active GSA contract/schedule with this item available for purchase? If so, please include contract number and a copy of contract/schedule.
Capability packages shall be sent via email to Christof Olp-Weakland at christopher.olp-weakland@us.af.mil, by Wednesday 08 July 2026 at 5:00 pm Eastern Time.
The Government encourages submittal of any additional comments or suggestions that you would like to share. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned.
All correspondences sent via email shall contain a subject line that reads “SS-AFRL-RIZ-2026-0028 AFRL/RABE Micro Load Frame”. Please note that email filters at Wright-Patterson AFB are designed to filter emails without subject lines or with suspicious subject lines or contents (i.e., .exe, or .zip files). Therefore, if this subject line is not included, the email may not get through the email filters. Also be advised that .zip or .exe files are not allowable attachments and may be deleted by the email filters at Wright-Patterson AFB. If sending attachments with email, ensure only .pdf, .doc, docx, xls, or .xsls documents are sent. The email filter may delete any other form of attachments.
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Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum Requirements Document (MRD).docx | DOCX document |
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