Optical Spectrum Analyzer (OSA) System
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- Solicitation number
- SS-AFRL-RIZ-2026-0034
- Agency
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Air Force Research Laboratory
Air Force Materiel Command, 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
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Air Force Research Laboratory at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base is conducting a Sources Sought for an Optical Spectrum Analyzer (OSA) System, with responses due by July 22, 2026 at 12:00 PM Eastern Time. This is a market-research notice, not a solicitation or commitment to award; the Government will not accept quotes at this time.
NAICS 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) and PSC 6695 (Combination and Miscellaneous Instruments) apply. No set-aside is anticipated.
Interested parties—including small businesses in any category (8(a), HubZone, etc.)—must respond by the deadline to establish capability and interest. Responses should include company name, CAGE code, address, point of contact, phone and email, small business designation (if applicable) and category, and a description of relevant capability and experience to meet the requirements outlined in the Draft Minimum Requirements Document (MRD - OSA System.pdf, posted July 15, 2026).
Submit responses electronically to Mike Hornberger at michael.hornberger.1@us.af.mil with the subject line "Optical Spectrum Analyzer (OSA) System." Responses enable AFRL to assess market capabilities and inform final requirements definition. This notice does not obligate the Government to pay for response preparation or to award a contract.
Notice text
The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base has a requirement for an Optical Spectrum Analyzer (OSA) System.
This is a Sources Sought (SS). This is not a presolicitation or Request for Quote (RFQ) and is not to be construed as any commitment by the Government. This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract and or pay for any quote preparation costs. The Government will not accept quotes at this time. This notice is not an offer by the Government to enter into a contract. Interested Small Business concerns must identify to the contracting officer their interest and capability to satisfy the Government's requirement by closing date listed. Responses will allow the Government to conduct an initial review of market capabilities in support of requirements identified in the Draft Minimum Requirements Document.
NAICS Code: 334516
SUBMISSION DETAILS: All interested parties are encouraged to submit a response to this Sources Sought. Responses will be accepted until 22 July 2026 at 12:00 PM Eastern Time and should address the following questions:
1. Company name, cage code, address, point of contact, phone number, and email address
2. Identification of whether the company is currently designated as a Small Business as defined in FAR Part 19.1 and the appropriate category (e.g., 8(a), HubZone, etc.).
3. Company description of relevant capability and experience to provide supplies/services in accordance with the minimum requirements.
Capability package responses and questions shall be sent electronically to Mike Hornberger at michael.hornberger.1@us.af.mil.
Be advised that all correspondence sent via e-mail shall contain a subject line that reads “Optical Spectrum Analyzer (OSA) System” Note that e-mail filters at Wright-Patterson AFB are designed to filter e-mails without subject lines or with suspicious subject lines or contents (i.e., .exe, or .zip files). Therefore, if this subject line is not included, the e-mail may not get through the e-mail filters. Also be advised that .zip or .exe files are not allowable attachments and may be deleted by the e-mail filters at Wright-Patterson AFB. If sending attachments with e-mail, ensure only .PDF, .doc, docx, xls, or .xsls documents are sent. The e-mail filter may delete any other form of attachments.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| MRD - OSA System.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Optical Spectrum Analyzer (OSA) System | Solicitation | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation |
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