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This Sources Sought opportunity from Department Of Defense was posted on June 8, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

AFRL/RWTSH Micro-Electromechanical Systems (MEMS) Deformable Mirror (DM)

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SS-AFRL-RIZ-2026-0021Federal

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The Air Force Research Laboratory at Eglin Air Force Base is conducting a market research effort through a Sources Sought and Request for Information notice to identify industry capabilities for a 137-actuator Micro-Electromechanical Systems (MEMS) Deformable Mirror intended for use in hypersonic electro-optical/infrared sensing research at the KHILS Laboratory. This device must feature a continuous membrane design with a controllable aperture between 4mm and 8mm, capable of precise wavefront control with a 5.5µm actuator stroke, response times of 450/650 microseconds, less than 23% inter-actuator coupling, no hysteresis, sub-nanometer average step size, and a surface figure under 20nm RMS. The mirror must transmit over 95% of light across the 1.5 to 5.0µm infrared band, operate with a 2kHz driver frame rate and 14-bit resolution, and be calibrated and driven in an open-loop fashion. It must also include a driver electronics interface certificate detailing volatile and non-volatile memory and instructions for clearing user-accessible memory. Delivery is expected within 14 weeks or less at the performance location in Goulds, Florida. All responses must be submitted electronically to Jason Sav at jason.sav@us.af.mil by 5:00 pm Eastern Time on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, with the exact subject line “SS-AFRL-RIZ-2026-0021 AFRL/RWTSH Micro-Electromechanical Systems (MEMS) Deformable Mirror (DM)” to ensure delivery through federal email filters, which block .zip and .exe attachments. Submitters are required to provide their company name, address, CAGE code, technical and contractual point of contact, and must declare their small business status under NAICS code 333310, including any applicable certifications such as 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, EDWOSB, or WOSB. Capability packages must include detailed descriptions of relevant experience, product specifications matching the Minimum Requirements Document dated June 1, 2026, identification of potential teammates or subcontractors, an assessment of risks or unknowns impacting delivery, and disclosure of any active GSA contract for the item. This notice is strictly for market research purposes and does not constitute a solicitation,

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Air Force Research Laboratory seeks information from small businesses for MEMS Deformable Mirror capability.

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

NAICS

333310 - Commercial and Service Industry Machinery ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

GOULDS, FL, 32542, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

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Minimum Requirements Document for MEMS Deformable Mirror

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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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The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) at Eglin Air Force Base has a requirement to purchase a Micro-Electromechanical Systems (MEMS) Deformable Mirror (DM) for the AFRL/RWTSH 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 1 June 2026.


SUBMISSION DETAILS: Interested parties should provide capabilities, qualification statements, and examples that demonstrate their ability to satisfy the requirements detailed in this request. Capability packages, at minimum, should address the following questions:


  1. Company Name, Address, CAGE Code, Point of Contact (POC) for technical and contractual issues to include name, position, telephone number, and e-mail address.
  2. Identification of whether the company is currently designated as a Small Business under the requirement’s NAICS code as defined in FAR Part 19.1 or a Small Business concern identified at FAR 19.000(a)(3): 8(a), HUBZone small business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business, EDWOSB, or WOSB status.
  3. Company description of relevant capability and experience to provide supplies/services in accordance with the minimum requirements listed in the attached MRD.
  4. Item specifications/descriptions/brochures being offered that meet requirements listed in attached MRD.
  5. Company's potential teammates/subcontractors (if required to ensure success).
  6. What, if any, risks or unknowns would hinder industry’s ability to meet the requirements?
  7. 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.

Responses shall be sent via email to Jason Sav at jason.sav@us.af.mil, by Wednesday 10 June 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 -2026-0021 AFRL/RWTSH Micro-Electromechanical Systems (MEMS) Deformable Mirror (DM)”.  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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