Laser Eye Protective Glasses
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA4855266009AG01
- Agency
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Air Force Special Operations Command
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 333310 Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing
- PSC
- 8465 Individual Equipment
- Place of performance
- Clovis, New Mexico 88101, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC), specifically 27 SOCONS at Cannon Air Force Base, is seeking sources for Laser Eye Protective Glasses (LEPs) designed to protect against multiple laser wavelengths ranging from 266 nm to 11,000 nm. The procurement includes two distinct line items: 120 wrap-around sunglasses-style units and 55 units designed to fit over prescription eyeglasses. The contract will be evaluated based on price and technical acceptability, with awards issued as Firm Fixed-Price purchase orders. Contractors must demonstrate the ability to meet specific optical density (OD) requirements across multiple wavelength bands, including ultraviolet, visible, infrared, and specialized laser types such as YAG, CO2, and LiDAR. The pre-solicitation notice was posted on January 29, 2026, with a response deadline of February 10, 2026.
This procurement is designated as a 100% Small Business Set-Aside, restricting competition to small business concerns as defined by the Small Business Administration. No incumbent contractor or current contract holder is identified in this pre-solicitation notice. The total quantity consists of 175 units across the two CLINs (120 wrap-around units and 55 over-prescription-glasses units), though no specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the pre-solicitation documentation. Newport Optics has been provided as an example supplier for reference purposes only, with specific model numbers cited as examples of the required specifications rather than mandatory selections. The notice references the NAICS code 333310 (Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing) and PSC code 8465 (Individual Equipment).
Notice text
2 versions
Update #2 · Latest ·
27 SOCONS at Cannon AFB is seeking sources for Laser Eye Protective Glasses (LEPs). Details are as follows:
CLIN 0001: 120EA wrap around sunglass style units
CLIN 0002: 55EA units that are designed to fit over prescription eyeglasses.
Requirements for both unit types:
-Protect against wavelengths 532nm – 1090nm
This requirement is contemplated to be issued as a competed 100% Small Business Set-Aside, evaluated on price and technical acceptability, and awarded as a Firm Fixed-Price purchase order.
Example wraparound sunglasses style unit: https://www.newport.com/p/N-YAD-34
Example over glasses style unit: https://www.newport.com/p/LV-F22.P1L02
Wavelength Band Required OD
266 nm (UV) OD ≥ 7
520–532 nm (green) OD ≥ 7
630–670 nm (red) OD ≥ 2–3
799–860 nm (IR) OD ≥ 4–5
905 nm (altimeters) OD ≥ 2–3
1064 nm (YAG) OD ≥ 4–5
5000–11000 nm (CO₂) OD ≥ 2–3
1530–1575 nm (SWIR) OD ≥ 1–2
1500–1603 nm (LiDAR) OD ≥ 1–2
950–10600 nm (QCL) OD ≥ 2–3
Update #1 ·
27 SOCONS at Cannon AFB is seeking sources for Laser Eye Protective Glasses (LEPs). Details are as follows:
CLIN 0001: 120EA wrap around sunglass style units
CLIN 0002: 55EA units that are designed to fit over prescription eyeglasses.
Requirements for both unit types:
-Protect against wavelengths 532nm – 1090nm
This requirement is contemplated to be issued as a competed 100% Small Business Set-Aside, evaluated on price and technical acceptability, and awarded as a Firm Fixed-Price purchase order.
Example wraparound sunglasses style unit: https://www.newport.com/p/N-YAD-34
Example over glasses style unit: https://www.newport.com/p/LV-F22.P1L02
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