High Temperature Black Body
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA8601-26-Q-0007
- Agency
-
AFLCMC Wright Patterson AFB
Lifecycle Management Center, 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 Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Lifecycle Management Center at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base seeks procurement of one High Temperature Black Body calibration source, with proposals due May 27, 2026 at 11:00 AM EDT. This is an unrestricted full and open competition.
Place of performance is Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio 45433, with delivery to the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) at the same location. The procurement is for a commercial product under RFO Part 12 on a firm-fixed-price basis with Free on Board Destination terms.
Technical requirements include a temperature range of +300°C to +3,000°C, remote access capability, temperature stability of ±1°C, emissivity greater than 0.99 for the 0.65–1.8 micron range, NIST-traceable certification, heat-up and cool-down time of less than 10 minutes, and a 1-inch aperture. Delivery must be completed within 12 weeks of contract award. All products must be domestic or qualifying country end products in accordance with DFARS Buy American provisions. A two-year warranty covering parts and labor with return-to-factory freight costs is required.
The NAICS code is 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing); PSC is 6650. Evaluation uses a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis. Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose proposal conforms to the solicitation, receives an "Acceptable" rating on Technical Capability (a single pass/fail factor requiring the offered item to meet or exceed every SOW requirement), and contains the lowest Total Evaluated Price determined fair, reasonable, and not unbalanced. Award is subject to availability of funds. A Statement of Work amendment was added on May 20, 2026. Contracting officer is located at FA8601 AFLCMC PZIO, with Brian Algeo as primary point of contact.
Notice text
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Update #2 · Latest ·
20 May 2026 Reference addition of Attachment 4. Statement of Work (SOW) or Performance Work Statement (PWS) supplement In accordance with the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) this additional information shall be included in all SOW's and PWS's. This supplement will be incorporated into the final SOW/PWS put on contract award.
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:
- Conforms to this combined synopsis/solicitation;
- Receives an “Acceptable” rating on Technical Capability; and
- Contains the lowest Total Evaluated Price (TEP), determined fair, reasonable, and not unbalanced.
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:
- Identify the proposed manufacturer, make, and model;
- Provide manufacturer technical data, datasheets, or specification sheets verifying compliance with each SOW characteristic (temperature range, aperture/cavity dimensions, emissivity, stability, accuracy, control interface, power, and any other parameter specified); and
- Identify any deviations or exceptions to the SOW.
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
- Requirement: HIGH TEMPERATURE BLACK BODY per SOW dated 12/16/2025
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price
- Period of Performance: 12 weeks after contract award
- Delivery: FOB Destination; inspection and acceptance at destination
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
- Deadline: May 27, 2026, 11:00 AM EDT
- Subject Line: FA8601-26-Q-0007, HIGH TEMPERATURE BLACK BODY
- Submit via email to both:
- Officer: Candice Snow — candice.snow@us.af.mil
-
- Specialist: Brian Algeo — brian.algeo.l@us.af.mil
- Format: Single email ≤ 5 MB; attachments must be .pdf, .docx, or .xlsx. Compressed files (e.g., .zip) will be filtered and are not permitted.
- Confirmation: A receipt confirmation will be sent within 24 hours; if not received, contact the points of contact above.
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:
- Company name, address, SAM Unique ID, CAGE Code, and TIN
- Point of contact name, phone, and email
- Proposal number, date, and validity period
- Technical description with manuals, datasheets, or literature evidencing compliance with each SOW requirement
- Completed Offeror Representations and Certifications
- Itemized firm-fixed pricing with extended totals; FOB Destination (all shipping included); Net 30; no progress payments
Important Notices
- SAM Registration: Offerors must maintain an active registration in the System for Award Management at https://www.sam.gov for the life of the contract.
- Invoicing: Invoices shall be submitted electronically through Wide Area Workflow – Receipt and Acceptance (WAWF-RA) at https://wawf.eb.mil/.
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
- Solicitation – FA8601-26-Q-0007
- Statement of Work (SOW)
- Offeror Representations and Certifications
Update #1 ·
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:
- Conforms to this combined synopsis/solicitation;
- Receives an “Acceptable” rating on Technical Capability; and
- Contains the lowest Total Evaluated Price (TEP), determined fair, reasonable, and not unbalanced.
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:
- Identify the proposed manufacturer, make, and model;
- Provide manufacturer technical data, datasheets, or specification sheets verifying compliance with each SOW characteristic (temperature range, aperture/cavity dimensions, emissivity, stability, accuracy, control interface, power, and any other parameter specified); and
- Identify any deviations or exceptions to the SOW.
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
- Requirement: HIGH TEMPERATURE BLACK BODY per SOW dated 12/16/2025
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price
- Period of Performance: 12 weeks after contract award
- Delivery: FOB Destination; inspection and acceptance at destination
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
- Deadline: May 27, 2026, 11:00 AM EDT
- Subject Line: FA8601-26-Q-0007, HIGH TEMPERATURE BLACK BODY
- Submit via email to both:
- Officer: Candice Snow — candice.snow@us.af.mil
-
- Specialist: Brian Algeo — brian.algeo.l@us.af.mil
- Format: Single email ≤ 5 MB; attachments must be .pdf, .docx, or .xlsx. Compressed files (e.g., .zip) will be filtered and are not permitted.
- Confirmation: A receipt confirmation will be sent within 24 hours; if not received, contact the points of contact above.
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:
- Company name, address, SAM Unique ID, CAGE Code, and TIN
- Point of contact name, phone, and email
- Proposal number, date, and validity period
- Technical description with manuals, datasheets, or literature evidencing compliance with each SOW requirement
- Completed Offeror Representations and Certifications
- Itemized firm-fixed pricing with extended totals; FOB Destination (all shipping included); Net 30; no progress payments
Important Notices
- SAM Registration: Offerors must maintain an active registration in the System for Award Management at https://www.sam.gov for the life of the contract.
- Invoicing: Invoices shall be submitted electronically through Wide Area Workflow – Receipt and Acceptance (WAWF-RA) at https://wawf.eb.mil/.
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
- Solicitation – FA8601-26-Q-0007
- Statement of Work (SOW)
- Offeror Representations and Certifications
Files
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| This notice | Solicitation | |
| Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source: High Temperature Black Body | Special Notice | |
| High Temperature Black Body | Pre-Solicitation |
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