High Temperature Black Body
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- Solicitation number
- FA860126Q0007SS
- Agency
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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 Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, on behalf of the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT), is conducting market research through this Sources Sought notice to identify potential contractors capable of manufacturing and delivering a High Temperature Black Body system. The primary requirement is a system capable of operating at a maximum temperature of 3,000°C, essential for supporting high-fidelity research and education in optical engineering that directly supports critical national defense objectives. Interested parties must submit a capability package by January 30, 2026, at 11:00 AM Eastern Time via email with the subject line "FA860126Q0007, Sources Sought: High Temperature Black Body," providing evidence of their ability to meet this technical requirement along with company information including name, address, CAGE Code, UEI, and point of contact details. Prospective contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database and classified under NAICS code 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) to be eligible. The evaluation will assess each respondent's technical capability, manufacturing capacity, past performance on similar projects, facility capabilities, potential for small business subcontracting, and market pricing competitiveness.
This procurement carries no set-aside designation at this time, though the government is evaluating the feasibility of a potential small business set-aside based on whether two or more small businesses can demonstrate the capability to provide at least 50% of the required supplies and services. Current market research indicates that only systems manufactured by Integrated Procurement Technologies (IPT) have historically met the mandatory 3,000°C operating temperature requirement, and this notice is being issued to validate those findings and identify alternative sources. The contract documents specify that the High Temperature Black Body must include technical specifications such as remote access capability, temperature stability of ±1°C, emissivity greater than 0.99 for the 0.65-1.8 micron wavelength range, NIST traceable certification, and heat up/cool down capabilities within 10 minutes. Delivery must occur within 12 weeks after contract award to Wright-Patterson AFB, with full payment due upon delivery and proof of system operation, and the vendor must provide a warranty period of at least two years covering parts and labor. No specific award value or quantity information has been disclosed in this pre-solicitation notice.
Notice text
Notice from the United States Air Force, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), Installation Contracting Division, Base Support Contracting Branch at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB), Ohio:
INTRODUCTION:
The AFLCMC Operational Contracting Branch at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, on behalf of the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT), is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice to identify potential sources, including Small Businesses (SB), capable of delivering a High Temperature Black Body. A set-aside decision has not yet been made for this acquisition.
REQUIREMENTS:
The Government requires a High Temperature Black Body system that meets the mandatory technical requirement of a 3,000°C maximum operating temperature. This performance capability is essential to conduct high-fidelity research and education in optical engineering, supporting critical national defense objectives. Technical market research indicates that only systems manufactured by Integrated Procurement Technologies (IPT) can meet this requirement. This notice is issued to validate these findings.
SUBMISSION DETAILS:
Interested parties are requested to submit a capability package that provides clear and convincing evidence of their ability to provide a High Temperature Black Body system. In addition, interested parties must provide the following information:
- Company Name, Address, CAGE Code, and Unique Entity ID (UEI).
- Point of Contact (Name, Phone Number, and Email Address).
- Company business size status under NAICS code 334516.
Prospective contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database at https://www.sam.gov to be eligible for a Department of Defense contract award.
CLOSING:
Responses to this Sources Sought notice must be submitted via email no later than Friday, 30 January 2026, at 11:00 AM Eastern Time. All correspondence sent via email must contain the subject line: “FA860126Q0007, Sources Sought: High Temperature Black Body.” Be advised that due to network filters, attachments ending in .zip or .exe are not allowable and will be deleted. The points of contact for this action are Brian Algeo, Contract Specialist, at brian.algeo.1@us.af.mil, and Candice Snow, Contracting Officer, at candice.snow@us.af.mil.
This is a Sources Sought notice for market research purposes only. In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 15.201, responses to this notice are not considered offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Any information submitted by respondents to this notice is strictly voluntary and will not be reimbursed by the Government. The Government’s assessment of the capability statements received will factor into whether any forthcoming solicitation will be conducted as a full and open competition or as a set-aside.
Attachments:
- Instructions
- Technical Requirements
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Attachment 2 - SOW_HTBB_Rev1.12.16.25.pdf | ||
| Attachment 1 - Instructions.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| High Temperature Black Body | Solicitation | |
| Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source: High Temperature Black Body | Special Notice | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation |
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