Laser Eye Protective Glasses

The Department of the Air Force Special Operations Command (27th Special Operations Contracting Squadron) is soliciting quotations for laser eye protective glasses through a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Solicitation Number FA485526Q0003). The requirement encompasses two styles of laser eye protective glasses: 120 wraparound sunglass-style units (Model N-YAD-34) and 55 over-the-glasses units (Model LV-F22.P1L02), both meeting comprehensive wavelength protection specifications ranging from 532 nanometers to 1090 nanometers. The glasses must meet strict optical density requirements across ten distinct wavelength bands, including ultraviolet (266 nm, OD 7), green (520-532 nm, OD 7), red (630-670 nm, OD 2-3), infrared (799-860 nm, OD 4-5), and specialized laser wavelengths such as YAG, CO2, QCL, LiDAR, SWIR, and altimeter bands. Evaluation will initially rank all quotes by lowest total cost, with the three lowest-priced quotes then assessed for technical acceptability based on specification compliance and past performance; award will be made to the lowest-priced vendor among those deemed technically acceptable. The questions deadline is February 25, 2026 at 12:00 PM Mountain Standard Time, and the current quotation due date is March 13, 2026 at 2:00 PM Mountain Standard Time, with quotes remaining firm for 60 calendar days.

This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 315990 (Apparel Accessories Manufacturing) with a small business size standard of 600 employees. There is no incumbent contractor, as this represents a new requirement to replace the discontinued Honeywell/Sperian Model 3180137 laser eye protective glasses. While no specific budget or award value is disclosed in the solicitation, the requirement specifies a total of 175 units across both styles with delivery via FOB Destination to Cannon Air Force Base, Clovis, New Mexico 88103, with all shipping costs included in the quoted price. Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov), provide company information including UEI number, CAGE code, employee count, yearly revenue, estimated delivery time, payment terms, and warranty information, and submit specification sheets demonstrating compliance with all wavelength and optical density requirements. The Government identified several acceptable modern equivalents, including Newport N-YAD 34, Laservision L02 series, and select Kentech models, and will not provide contract financing.