Low background infrared (lbir) service contract

Contracting Office Address

The United States Air Force, AFLCMC/AFMETCAL, 813 Irving Wick Dr. W., Horton Building, Heath, OH 43056-1199

Description

This is a request for information (RFI) / SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS. This request is not a solicitation (Request for Proposal or Request for Quotations) or a promise to issue a solicitation in the future. Responses to this notice are not considered offers and cannot be accepted by the government to form a binding contract. The purpose of this request for information is in support of market research being conducted by the Air Force Metrology and Calibration Program (AFMETCAL) to identify potential sources and gather information on current capabilities within the market. This synopsis is for planning purposes only and is NOT to be construed as a commitment by the Government nor will the Government pay for information solicited hereunder. All costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the responding party's expense. The level of security clearance and amount of foreign participation in this requirement has not been determined. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked PROPRIETARY will be handled accordingly. Proprietary information will be safeguarded in accordance with the applicable Government regulations. Proprietary information or trade secrets should be clearly identified. If, after reviewing these documents, you desire to participate in the market research, you should provide documentation that supports your company's capability in meeting these requirements. Failure to provide documentation may result in the government being unable to adequately assess your capabilities. If you lack sufficient experience in a particular area, please provide details explaining how you would overcome the lack of experience/capabilities in order to perform that portion of the requirement (i.e., teaming, subcontracting, etc.) Both large and small businesses are encouraged to participate in this Market Research. Joint ventures or teaming arrangements are encouraged. Currently there are no funds available for this acquisition.

The Air Force Metrology and Calibration (AFMETCAL) established the Low Background Infrared (LBIR) facility at the NIST, and serves as the Department of Defense (DOD) Missile Defense Agency (MDA) executing agent for the facility. This sources sought is looking for potential sources to perform the workload described in the Statement of Work (SOW) at this facility.  The LBIR Facility located at the NIST Sensor Science Division in Gaithersburg, MD provides the infrared user community with a calibration base that includes both spectral and broadband measurements in a 20 K background environment. The spectral calibration capability is currently developed in three areas: spectral calibration of low-background infrared detectors, characterization of optical components, and three cryogenic transfer radiometers, Ballistic Missile Defense Organization (BMDO) Transfer Radiometer (BXR), Missile Defense Transfer Radiometer (MDXR) and User Transfer Radiometer (UXR) used to evaluate highly collimated infrared sources (e.g. Test Chambers) such as those located at RMS, JHU-APL, AEDC and NGI. The broadband measurements are performed for the calibration of blackbodies in radiance mode.

A potential offeror will be tasked with completing the duties and responsibilities outlined in the attached Draft Statement of Work (SOW).

The NAICS code assigned to this acquisition is 541380 with a size standard of $16.5 million dollars.

The total anticipated estimated contract length is a 1 (one) year basic contract with 3 one-year options.

Offerors responding to this sources sought market research notice must: (1) state whether you are a small or large business, and if a small business, the socioeconomic status and indicate small disadvantaged or woman-owned business, veteran owned, service disabled veteran owned, or a historically underutilized business zone (HUBZone) (2) provide information regarding recent contract history pertaining to this type of work (3) provide information concerning the technical capabilities of the service you are interested in offering. Describe any awards you have been involved in that are the same as or similar to what is described in this RFI. Include any other pertinent information which would enable the government to assess your firm's capabilities (4) Provide Point of Contact including: company/ institute name, address, phone number and email address (5) provide assigned Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code (6) Verify if your company/institute is listed in the System for Award Management (SAM) (7) State if your company is domestically or foreign owned (if foreign owned, please indicate the country of ownership) (8) Advise how much time you would need to submit a technical proposal if a solicitation is issued, and (9) provide an estimated price for the basic and option years.

Submit all responses to the listed point of contact via email. Reference LOW BACKGROUND INFRARED (LBIR) in all correspondence. Responses are due by 5/5/2025 at 2:00pm ET or 1400 hours; however, early responses are encouraged.

Point of Contact – Allen Kurella, Contract Specialist, Phone 740-788-5052

Email: Allen.Kurella@us.af.mil.