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AFRL/RABE Micro Load Frame

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SS-AFRL-RIZ-2026-0028Federal

Submission Closed07/08/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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The Air Force Research Laboratory at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base is seeking market information through a Sources Sought notice for the procurement of a single Micro Load Frame to be utilized at AFRL/RABE on Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. This notice is strictly for market research purposes and does not constitute a solicitation, request for quote, or any binding commitment from the government; no contracts will be awarded based on responses, and no costs associated with preparing submissions will be reimbursed. Interested parties, especially small businesses, are required to submit a capability package by 5:00 pm Eastern Time on Wednesday, 8 July 2026, to christopher.olp-weakland@us.af.mil with the exact subject line “SS-AFRL-RIZ-2026-0028 AFRL/RABE Micro Load Frame.” The package must include company details such as CAGE code, point of contact information, and explicit identification of small business status under NAICS code 334516, including any applicable socioeconomic designations like 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, EDWOSB, or WOSB. Respondents must describe their relevant experience and technical capability to meet the performance requirements outlined in the attached Minimum Requirements Document dated 16 June 2026, which specifies the device must deliver 65N of tension and compression force, integrate directly with the Jupiter XR Atomic Force Microscope, accommodate samples up to 12mm in width, 41mm in length, and 6mm in thickness, provide range adjustment resolution of at least 0.5mm, and support strain application between 100% and 400%, with associated operator training included. Submissions must avoid .exe or .zip files and may only include .pdf, .doc, .docx, .xls, or .xlsx attachments. Participants are asked to identify potential subcontractors, any risks or unknowns that could impede compliance, and whether they hold an active GSA contract for this item. All submitted materials become government property. The place of performance is Eglin AFB, Florida, though the contracting activity is managed from Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio. No formal contract clauses, evaluation factors, packaging requirements, or delivery terms are established at this stage as this is solely an information-gathering notice.

General Info

Air Force seeks industry input on Micro Load Frame procurement via sources sought notice, submission deadline 8 July 2026.

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Department Of Defense → FA2396 USAF Afmc Afrl Pzl Afrl PzleView Agency

NAICS

334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

Wright Patterson AFB, OH, 45433, USA

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NONE

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Minimum Requirements Document for Micro Load Frame

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PostedJun 30

Sources Sought

Response DeadlineJul 8

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Submission Closed

07/08/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA2396 USAF Afmc Afrl Pzl Afrl Pzle

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OfficeWRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433-7541, USA

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Office AddressWRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433-7541, USA

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Christof Olp-Weakland

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Jason Sav

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Full Description

The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base has a requirement to purchase one (1) Micro Load Frame for AFRL/RABE at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida.

This is a Sources Sought (SS)/Request for Information (RFI) only. This is NOT a presolicitation or Request for Quote (RFQ) and is not to be construed as any commitment by the Government. This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract and/or pay for any quote preparation costs. The Government will not accept quotes at this time. This notice is not an offer by the Government to enter into a contract or any agreement. Interested Small Business concerns must identify to the Contracting Officer their interest and full capability to satisfy the Government's requirement by closing date listed. Responses will allow the Government to conduct an initial review of market capabilities in support of requirements identified in the attached Minimum Requirements Document (MRD) dated 16 June 2026.

SUBMISSION DETAILS: All interested parties are encouraged to submit a response to this SS/RFI. Capability packages should address the following questions:

Company name, CAGE code, address, point of contact, phone number, and email address.
Identification of whether the company is currently designated as a Small Business under the requirement’s NAICS code as defined in RFO Part 19.1 or a Small Business concern identified at RFO 19.000(a)(3): 8(a), HUBZone small business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business, EDWOSB, or WOSB status.
Company description of relevant capability and experience to provide supplies/services in accordance with the minimum requirements listed in the attached draft MRD.
Item specifications/descriptions/brochures being offered that meet requirements listed in attached draft MRD.
Company's potential teammates/subcontractors (if required to ensure success).
What, if any, risks or unknowns would hinder industry’s ability to meet the requirements?
Do you have an active GSA contract/schedule with this item available for purchase? If so, please include contract number and a copy of contract/schedule.

Capability packages shall be sent via email to Christof Olp-Weakland at christopher.olp-weakland@us.af.mil, by Wednesday 08 July 2026 at 5:00 pm Eastern Time.

The Government encourages submittal of any additional comments or suggestions that you would like to share. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned.

All correspondences sent via email shall contain a subject line that reads “SS-AFRL-RIZ-2026-0028 AFRL/RABE Micro Load Frame”. Please note that email filters at Wright-Patterson AFB are designed to filter emails without subject lines or with suspicious subject lines or contents (i.e., .exe, or .zip files). Therefore, if this subject line is not included, the email may not get through the email filters. Also be advised that .zip or .exe files are not allowable attachments and may be deleted by the email filters at Wright-Patterson AFB. If sending attachments with email, ensure only .pdf, .doc, docx, xls, or .xsls documents are sent. The email filter may delete any other form of attachments.

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