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ExpiredSpecial NoticeSolicitation FA860127Q0017

Sole Source Acquisition of a Self-Aligning Focus Schlieren System for AFIT

Buyer
Air Force Institute of Technology
Place of performance
Air Force Institute of Technology, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio 45433
Response deadline
Nov 2, 20262:00 PM ESTDeletes on Nov 16, 2026
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What the buyer needs

AI summary

The United States Air Force, AFLCMC/PZIBA, intends to award a firm-fixed-price sole source contract to RH Technologies LLC for a Self-Aligning Focus Schlieren System. The required system is for the Air Force Institute of Technology at Wright-Patterson AFB and must include a portable optical head enclosure, a compatible tripod or mounting system, complete documentation, a fully integrated light source, in-person installation, verification, and user training. The contractor must deliver the complete system within three months after contract approval and provide a one-year warranty against defects. While this notice announces the intent to negotiate solely with RH Technologies LLC under NAICS code 334516, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, quotation, or exception. Submissions must be sent via email with the subject line "Self-Aligning Focus Schlieren System" to Mark Hager and Linh Jameson by 2:00 PM Local Time on November 2, 2026, or within five days of the notice. Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management prior to award.

Scope of work

  • One complete optical head focusing schlieren apparatus in a self-contained portable enclosure
  • One tripod or suitable mounting system compatible with the optical head enclosure
  • One complete set of user manuals and operation instructions
  • In-person installation and verification of the focusing schlieren system
  • In-person user training

Minimum qualifications

  • Registered in System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award

Documents to include with your response

  • Capability statement, proposal, quotation, or exception to the intent to purchase on a sole source basis

How to submit

Method
email
Instructions
Email to Mark Hager and Linh Jameson with subject line Self-Aligning Focus Schlieren System. Zip or exe files are not allowed.

Incumbent and award research

No incumbent history found for this requirement. The notice does not cite a current contract, and no earlier award from this buying office matches it.

Market context

Awards in the same category (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing). This is not this requirement's award history.

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