Discrete Amplification Photon Detector (DAPD) Array Receiver System
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- SS-AFRL-RIZ-2026-0035
- Agency
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Air Force Research Laboratory
Air Force Materiel Command, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334413 Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing
- PSC
- 5963 Electronic Modules
- Place of performance
- Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio 45433, United States
- Points of contact
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 for a Discrete Amplification Photon Detector (DAPD) Array Digital Receiver System with a response deadline of July 22, 2026 at 12:00 PM Eastern Time.
This is not a formal solicitation and does not constitute a commitment to award or reimburse quote preparation costs. The Sources Sought allows AFRL to assess market capabilities against requirements outlined in a Draft Minimum Requirements Document before proceeding to formal procurement.
The required system must detect photons in the near-infrared wavelength region centered at approximately 1550 nm with high sensitivity suitable for low-photon-count applications. The system architecture must include a minimum of twenty-five independent detection channels with integrated signal amplification, precise timing measurements for optical ranging and communications, and integrated signal processing with digital receiver functionality supporting simultaneous acquisition across all channels. The system must integrate seamlessly with existing optical laboratory instrumentation and laser systems using standard communication interfaces and must provide a graphical user interface for configuration and monitoring, data export in standard formats, and application programming interfaces or software development kits for custom software development.
The system must deliver stable, repeatable measurements over extended operational periods, support automated measurement capabilities, include manufacturer-provided warranty coverage and technical support access, and operate securely within government information technology environments.
Interested parties, including Small Businesses in any category, must submit responses electronically to Mike Hornberger at michael.hornberger.1@us.af.mil with the subject line "DAPD Array Digital Receiver" and include company identification, Small Business designation if applicable, and a description of relevant capability and experience.
NAICS 334413 applies. PSC code is 5963.
Notice text
The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base has a requirement for a DAPD Array Digital Receiver.
This is a Sources Sought (SS). 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. Interested Small Business concerns must identify to the contracting officer their interest and 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 Draft Minimum Requirements Document.
NAICS Code: 334413
SUBMISSION DETAILS: All interested parties are encouraged to submit a response to this Sources Sought. Responses will be accepted until 22 July 2026 at 12:00 PM Eastern Time and should address the following questions:
1. Company name, cage code, address, point of contact, phone number, and email address
2. Identification of whether the company is currently designated as a Small Business as defined in FAR Part 19.1 and the appropriate category (e.g., 8(a), HubZone, etc.).
3. Company description of relevant capability and experience to provide supplies/services in accordance with the minimum requirements.
Capability package responses and questions shall be sent electronically to Mike Hornberger at michael.hornberger.1@us.af.mil.
Be advised that all correspondence sent via e-mail shall contain a subject line that reads “DAPD Array Digital Receiver” Note that e-mail filters at Wright-Patterson AFB are designed to filter e-mails 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 e-mail may not get through the e-mail filters. Also be advised that .zip or .exe files are not allowable attachments and may be deleted by the e-mail filters at Wright-Patterson AFB. If sending attachments with e-mail, ensure only .PDF, .doc, docx, xls, or .xsls documents are sent. The e-mail filter may delete any other form of attachments.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| MRD - DAPD Array Digital Receiver.pdf |
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