Tunable Wavelength Laser System

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Tunable Wavelength Laser System

Solicitation Number: FA8601-26-Q-0114

Notice Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ)

Issuing Office: AFLCMC/PZIBA

Posted Date: August 20, 2026

Response Date: September 21, 2026, 11:00 AM EDT

Set-Aside: Unrestricted (Full and Open Competition)

Classification Code (PSC): 6640

NAICS Code: 334516 — Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing

Small Business Size Standard: 1,000 employees

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products prepared in accordance with Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul (RFO) Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through the RFO (effective April 17, 2026) and the Revolutionary Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (RDFARS) as of the date of issuance.

The Department of the Air Force intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract for a TUNABLE WAVELENGTH LASER SYSTMEN in accordance with the attached Statement of Work (SOW), on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis. The Schedule of Supplies, place of performance, delivery information, and the full list of applicable provisions and clauses are set forth in the attached SF 1449 and solicitation. Award is subject to the availability of funds.

Basis for Award

Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose proposal:

• Conforms to this combined synopsis/solicitation;
• Receives an “Acceptable” rating on Technical Capability; and
• Contains the lowest Total Evaluated Price (TEP), determined fair, reasonable, and not unbalanced.

Technical Capability. Single pass/fail factor. To be rated Acceptable, the proposal must demonstrate that the offered item meets or exceeds every requirement of the SOW. Each proposal shall:

• Identify the proposed manufacturer, make, and model;
• Provide manufacturer technical data, datasheets, or specification sheets verifying compliance with each SOW characteristic (temperature range, aperture/cavity dimensions, emissivity, stability, accuracy, control interface, power, and any other parameter specified); and
• Identify any deviations or exceptions to the SOW.

A proposal will be rated Unacceptable if it fails to demonstrate compliance with any SOW requirement, takes material exception, or lacks sufficient technical detail to permit evaluation. Restating a requirement without supporting data is insufficient.

Past Performance and Responsibility. Prior to award, the Contracting Officer may perform a responsibility determination under RFO Part 9, including review of the offeror’s record in the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) and the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS). Adverse findings may render an offeror nonresponsible.

The Government reserves the right to award without discussions or to make no award.

Key Information

• Requirement: Tunable Wavelength Laser System per SOW dated 24 July 2026
• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price
• Period of Performance: NLT 6 months after contract award
• Delivery: FOB Destination; inspection and acceptance at destination

Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC)

Per RDFARS 252.204-7021, this acquisition requires CMMC Level 1 (Federal Contract Information only). Offerors must have a current CMMC Level 1 (or higher) self-assessment recorded in the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) at the time of award. Waivers, grace periods, and Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) are not permitted.

Buy American Act and Trade Agreements

This acquisition is subject to the Buy American Act and applicable trade agreements as implemented in the RFO and RDFARS. Offerors shall identify the country of origin for the offered end product and any qualifying components in their Reps and Certs. Domestic or qualifying/designated-country end products are required unless an authorized exception applies.

Submission Instructions

• Deadline: September 21, 2026, 11:00 AM EDT
• Subject Line: FA8601-26-Q-0114, TUNABLE WAVELENGTH LASER SYSTEM
• Submit via email to both:
  1. Officer: Candice Snow — candice.snow@us.af.mil

• 1. Specialist: Brian Algeo — brian.algeo.l@us.af.mil
• Format: Single email ≤ 5 MB; attachments must be .pdf, .docx, or .xlsx. Compressed files (e.g., .zip) will be filtered and are not permitted.
• Confirmation: A receipt confirmation will be sent within 24 hours; if not received, contact the points of contact above.

Proposal Content Requirements

Proposals shall consist of two parts — a Technical Proposal and a Price Proposal — and shall provide sufficient detail to demonstrate compliance with the SOW. Do not merely restate the Government’s requirements. Each proposal shall include:

1. Company name, address, SAM Unique ID, CAGE Code, and TIN
2. Point of contact name, phone, and email
3. Proposal number, date, and validity period
4. Technical description with manuals, datasheets, or literature evidencing compliance with each SOW requirement
5. Completed Offeror Representations and Certifications
6. Itemized firm-fixed pricing with extended totals; FOB Destination (all shipping included); Net 30; no progress payments

Important Notices

• SAM Registration: Offerors must maintain an active registration in the System for Award Management at https://www.sam.gov for the life of the contract.
• Invoicing: Invoices shall be submitted electronically through Wide Area Workflow – Receipt and Acceptance (WAWF-RA) at https://wawf.eb.mil/.

Questions

Questions shall be submitted via email to both points of contact no later than 8 September 2026, 11:00 AM EDT, with the solicitation number in the subject line. Late questions may not be considered.

Attachments

1. Solicitation – FA8601-26-Q-0114
2. Statement of Work (SOW)
3. Offeror Representations and Certifications