UV LEDs for Pressurized Paint Systems

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE

The Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) at Arnold AFB in Tennessee (TN) is seeking sources interested and capable of meeting the Government’s requirement for replacement UV LEDs for Pressurized Paint Systems, as described in the Introduction paragraph below.

CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS:

AFTC/PZIA (Arnold)

Attn:  Leslie R. McGowan

100 Kindel Drive Suite A332

Arnold AFB, TN 37389-1332

DISCLAIMER:

THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTATION / PROPOSAL (RFQ / RFP). THIS SOURCES SOUGHT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.

INTRODUCTION:

This is a Sources Sought Notice to determine the availability and technical capability of small and large businesses to meet the Government’s requirement for Ultraviolet Light Emitting Diodes (LED) for Pressurized Paint Systems. The UV LEDs shall reference Atch 1 – Technical Parameters.  Delivery is required to Arnold AFB located in TN.

The result of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement if a requirement materializes.  Based on the responses to this Sources Sought Notice/Market Research efforts, the requirement may result in a sole source acquisition, it may be set-aside for small businesses (in full or in art), or may be procured through full and open competition.

See attachment for anticipated Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs), Part Number, Quantity, and Item Descriptions. 

NORTH AMERICAN INDSUTRY CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (NAICS) CODE:

The anticipated North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing.  The anticipated Product Service Code (PSC) or this requirement is 5961, Semiconductor Devices and Associated Hardware.

Submission Details:

Responses should include:

1. Company Information: Name, address, telephone number point of contact names, and e-mail address.
2. Business size. State whether your firm is a large business, small business, small disadvantaged business (SDB), 8(a)-certified small business, historically underutilized business zone (HUBZone) small business, veteran-owned small business (VOSB), service-disabled veteran owned small business (SDVOSB), or woman-owned small business (WOSB) based upon NAICS code 332510
3. Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code.
4. SAM.gov Unique Entity ID (UEI).
5. Provide any feedback regarding Attachment 1 – Technical Parameters.
6. Contract vehicles that would be available to the Government for the procurement of the product, to include ENCORE II, General Service Administration (GSA), GSA MOBIS, NIH, NASA SEWP, Federal Supply Schedules (FSS), or any other Government Agency contract vehicle. (This information is for market research only and does not preclude your company from responding to this notice.)
7. Interested businesses should submit brief capabilities as it relates to supporting the above requirement.
8. To assist with budgetary estimates, please provide a total estimated price to meet this contemplated acquisition.

The vendor’s response to this Sources Sought shall be electronically submitted to the Contract Specialist, Leslie R. McGowan, via email, and the Contracting Officer, Ms. Haley Smith:

• • Emails:  leslie.mcgowan@us.af.mil and haley.smith.10@us.af.mil
  • Email Subject Line Reference:  Sources Sought – UV LEDs for Pressurized Paint Systems

Response Date:  30 September 2025, 1:00 PM Central Standard Time

DO NOT SUBMIT CLASSIFIED MATERIAL.

All data received in response to this Sources Sought that is marked or designated as corporate or proprietary will be fully protected from release outside the Government and technical team.

Attachment(s):

1. Attachment 1 – Technical Parameters