Closed Solicitation · DEPT OF DEFENSE

    AFOCAL RELAY OPTICS FOR CRYOVACUUM CHAMBER – MARKET INTELLIGENCE REQUEST

    Sol. FA9101_AfocalRelaySources SoughtARNOLD AFB, TN
    Closed
    STATUS
    Closed
    closed Apr 21, 2026
    POSTED
    Mar 31, 2026
    Publication date
    NAICS CODE
    334516
    Primary industry classification
    PSC CODE
    Product & service classification

    AI Summary

    The Department of Defense is seeking market intelligence for afocal relay optics suitable for a cryovacuum chamber. This sources sought notice aims to identify qualified vendors who can meet specific technical and regulatory requirements, including NIST SP 800-171 compliance. Interested vendors must provide their CAGE code for validation to access critical project information.

    Contract details

    Solicitation No.
    FA9101_AfocalRelay
    Notice Type
    Sources Sought
    Posted Date
    March 31, 2026
    Response Deadline
    April 21, 2026
    NAICS Code
    334516AI guide
    Primary Contact
    Paytonne Szatkowski
    State
    TN
    ZIP Code
    37389-1332
    AI Product/Service
    service

    Description

    The Government is currently in the market intelligence phase of this project, aimed at identifying qualified vendors who can meet the technical and regulatory requirements for All-reflective Afocal Relay for Cryovacuum Chamber. This is not a request for proposal, and an award is not guaranteed to be made. Information received is intended to help the Government determine the final acquisition
    approach.

    NIST SP 800-171, Distro D Information, and Joint Certification Program (JCP):
    This project requires adherence to NIST SP 800-171 and JCP. To understand the technical performance parameters necessary to meet this requirement, you may request access to documents marked as Distribution D. To request these documents, and before you can receive them, your company must undergo a NIST SP 800-171 and JCP compliance vetting process. Please provide your company's CAGE code to the Agreements Officer, who will then validate your organization's NIST SP 800-171 compliance and
    JCP active status.

    Important: Distribution D attachments will be released only after the successful validation of your company's NIST SP 800-171 compliance and JCP active status. Failure to meet this requirement will prevent access to this critical project information.

    Market Intelligence Due Dates:
    Distro D Document Request Due: 9 Apr 26, COB
    Market Intelligence Response Due: 21 Apr 26, COB

    Key dates

    1. March 31, 2026Posted Date
    2. April 21, 2026Proposals / Responses Due

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    AFOCAL RELAY OPTICS FOR CRYOVACUUM CHAMBER – MARKET INTELLIGENCE REQUEST is a federal acquisition solicitation issued by DEPT OF DEFENSE. Review the full description, attachments, and submission requirements on SamSearch before the response deadline.

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