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This Sources Sought opportunity from Department Of Veterans Affairs was posted on October 26, 2023. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

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36C24424Q0060Federal

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NAICS: 334516
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Low-Range Force Frame Kit
Solicitation # N6426726R1010
Solicitation N6426726R1010 is a Request for Proposal issued by the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Corona Division, for a five-year Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to procure Low-Range Force Frame Kits (FFK). The government requires a minimum of two and a maximum of forty-five kits to provide a standardized platform for calibrating handheld force gages, spring gages, and dynamometers across Navy fleet laboratories. The equipment must adhere to Calibration Standards Specification (CSS) 06-3228 and MIL-PRF-28800G Class 4 environmental standards. Key deliverables include the hardware, transit cases with specific identification plates and IUID bar-coding per MIL-STD-130N, COTS operator and service manuals (CDRL T001), and a repairable parts list (CDRL A001). The contract will be awarded based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis, evaluating the total price for the basic requirement and all options. Technical acceptability is determined by the offeror's ability to meet minimum specifications and a review of up to three past performance references from the last three years. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the PIEE Solicitation Module by November 2, 2026. Required submission documents include a completed Cross Reference Matrix in Excel, a statement of acceptance for delivery lead times of 120 calendar days, and a Small Business Subcontracting Plan for offerors other than small businesses.
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Off-Axis Parabolic Mirrors
Solicitation # FA860127Q0003
The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, on behalf of the Air Force Institute of Technology, is conducting market research via a Sources Sought notice to identify qualified sources for the manufacture and delivery of 66 customized off-axis parabolic mirrors and associated protected-gold coating services. These precision optical components are intended for use in the Extreme Light Laboratory to support ultra-intense laser experiments. The mirrors must feature a 30mm diameter fused-silica substrate with a parabolic focus at 45 degrees, a surface roughness of less than 1nm RMS, and a scratch/dig specification of 20-10. The required protected-gold coating must provide an average reflectivity of at least 97 percent at a wavelength of 780 plus or minus 40nm with a 45-degree angle of incidence. The selected contractor will be responsible for all labor, materials, quality assurance, and transportation to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Key deliverables include the mirrors and comprehensive test data, including certificates of conformance and surface-measurement data. Delivery is required within 98 calendar days after receipt of order, and the equipment must be warranted against defects for two years following receipt. Payment terms are set at 100 percent after delivery, net 30 days from the invoice date. Interested parties under NAICS code 334516 must submit a capability package by October 23, 2026.
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Flight Model Solar Array Wings
Solicitation # 80NSSC27946791Q
NASA/NSSC is seeking capability statements for the procurement of flight-qualified solar array wings for the TERP RAPTOR 12U CubeSat mission to asteroid Apophis. The requirement includes the acquisition and delivery of one flight model consisting of two solar array wings, each featuring 20 solar cells, hinges, spacers, and a thermal knife deployment system. The scope of work encompasses a comprehensive test campaign involving vibrations, TVAC, and bake-out tests, as well as the delivery of interface documentation, software, and calibration data. The contractor must also provide technical support during solar panel acceptance, spacecraft integration, and initial functional verification at the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland. This procurement is being conducted under FAR Part 12 for commercial items, with a planned period of performance for unit testing and integration from July 1, 2027, through October 31, 2027. While NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to DHV Technology under FAR 12.102(a), they are currently requesting capability statements to determine if the procurement should be conducted on a competitive basis. Interested parties must submit their qualifications in writing to the designated point of contact by October 28, 2026. Please note that quotes will not be evaluated at this stage, and all correspondence must reference the notice ID 80NSSC27946791Q.
National Aeronautics And Space Administration

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NAICS: 334516
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ICP-OES for Oil Analysis
Solicitation # W911S227U0057
Solicitation W911S227U0057 is a Request for Quotation issued by the Department of Defense, specifically the W6QM Micc-Ft Drum, for the procurement of new equipment for the material analysis lab at Yuma Test Center. The requirement consists of one Inductively Coupled Plasma-Optical Emission Spectrometer (ICP-OES) and one compatible Autosampler. The ICP-OES must feature a radial torch with radial view, oxygen burn capability, chiller-free operation, and the ability to export data via .csv for LIMS database entry. The Autosampler must include mixing and sample induction heads, a capacity for up to 384 samples across four 96-position racks, and dimensions not exceeding 20 by 24 by 24 inches. Both pieces of equipment must be designed to meet ASTM D-5185 and Caterpillar SOS program performance standards. This procurement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 334516. The solicitation is brand name or equal, specifically referencing Perkin Elmer for the ICP-OES and Teledyne Cetac for the Autosampler; any equal products must meet all salient physical and functional characteristics and be supported by descriptive literature. Award will be granted to the responsible offeror deemed most advantageous based on price and technical merit. Quotes must be submitted via the PIEE Solicitation module, with a preferred delivery time of 30 days on an F.O.B. destination basis. Only new equipment will be accepted, and offerors must provide certifications regarding the country of origin as part of the Buy American and Balance of Payments Program requirements.
W6QM Micc-Ft Drum

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in 24 days

General Info

NAICS

334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing

Place of Performance

VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System Hematology Department University Drive C, Pittsburgh, PA, 15240, USA

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NONE

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AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 244-NETWORK Contract Office 4 (36C244)
Contacts1 person available
OfficePITTSBURGH, PA, 15215, USA
Office AddressPITTSBURGH, PA, 15215, USA
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Michael HagepanosContracting Specialist

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