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C26-078 ET Portable Optical Emission Spectroscopy Testing System

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C26-078Federal

Submission Closed04/17/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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Department Of Defense → FA8125 Afsc PzimaView Agency

NAICS

334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

S Coffeyville, OK, 73145, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

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C26-078 Portable Optical Emission Spectroscopy System Item Description

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C26-078 ET Portable Optical Emission Spectroscopy Testing System - Sources Sought Synopsis

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PhaseClosed

PostedApr 3

Sources Sought

Response DeadlineApr 17

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Submission Closed

04/17/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8125 Afsc Pzima

Contacts1 person available

OfficeTINKER AFB, OK, 73145-3303, USA

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Office AddressTINKER AFB, OK, 73145-3303, USA

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Full Description

C26-078 ET Portable Optical Emission Spectroscopy Testing System
This market survey is being conducted to identify potential sources that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirements for qualification and production of the C26-078 ET Portable Optical Emission Spectroscopy Testing System for use by United States Air Force (USAF) personnel. The level of security clearance and amount of foreign participation in this requirement has not been determined. Contractors/Institutions responding to this market research are placed on notice that participation in this survey may not ensure participation in future solicitations or contract awards. The government will not reimburse participants for any expenses associated with their participation in this survey.
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Below is a document containing a description of the C26-078 ET Portable Optical Emission Spectroscopy Testing System requirement and a Contractor Capability Survey, which allows you to provide your company’s capability.
a) Tech specification
b) Item Description
2. If, after reviewing these documents, you desire to participate in the market research, you should provide documentation that supports your company’s capability in meeting these requirements. Failure to provide documentation may result in the government being unable to adequately assess your capabilities. If you lack sufficient experience in a particular area, please provide details explaining how you would overcome the lack of experience/capabilities in order to perform that portion of the requirement (i.e., teaming, subcontracting, etc.)
a. Identify any areas of work that your organization believes should be broken out exclusively for Small Business.
3. Both large and small businesses are encouraged to participate in this Market Research. Joint ventures or teaming arrangements are encouraged.
4. Questions relative to this market survey should be addressed to Mark Todd, mark.todd.7@us.af.mil