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FY26 USAFA DFPM Quantum Education Lab Kits

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The U.S. Air Force Academy is conducting market research to identify qualified vendors capable of supplying a modular, commercial off-the-shelf Quantum Education Lab Kit designed for educational and research use in quantum physics, with emphasis on nitrogen-vacancy centers and quantum entanglement. The system must include a central control unit supporting interchangeable experiments, four detectors—two avalanche photodiodes and two photodiodes—with picosecond-resolution time tagging, and built-in capabilities for single-photon and coincidence counting and data analysis. The NV center module requires three HPHT diamonds, a 516 nm laser capable of both continuous wave and pulsed operation, a 4 GHz microwave generator, and three magnetic field coils each rated for ±1.5A. The entanglement module must feature a pre-aligned turnkey setup with a Type I degenerate BBO crystal generating entangled photons at 810 nm via a 405 nm pump laser exceeding 50mW, with a guaranteed Bell parameter greater than 2.3. Vendors must submit a capability statement not exceeding five pages detailing company information including CAGE code and UEI, socioeconomic status under NAICS 334516, product specifications demonstrating compliance with all technical requirements, whether the equipment is available on existing government contracts, and if the company is the OEM or authorized reseller. An estimated delivery timeline after order receipt must also be provided. This is strictly a sources sought notice, not a solicitation; no proposals will be accepted, no contract is guaranteed, and respondents bear all costs associated with their submission. Responses are due by 10:00 a.m. MDT on June 22, 2026, and must be emailed to the designated contracting office contacts.

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US Air Force Academy seeks suppliers for turnkey quantum system; responses due June 22, 2026.

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Department Of Defense → FA7000 10 Cons LgcView Agency

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334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument ManufacturingView NAICS

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USAF Academy, CO, 80840, USA

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PostedJun 15

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA7000 10 Cons Lgc

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OfficeUSAF ACADEMY, CO, 80840-2303, USA

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Office AddressUSAF ACADEMY, CO, 80840-2303, USA

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SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS

Notice Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
Title: FY26 USAFA DFPM Quantum Education Lab Kits
Agency: US Air Force Academy
NAICS Code: 334516 – Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (Size Standard: 1,000 Employees)
Product Service Code (PSC): 6640 – Laboratory Equipment and Supplies
Response Due Date: 22 June 2026 at 10:00am MDT

1. DISCLAIMER

This is a Sources Sought Synopsis ONLY. This notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes – it does not constitute a Request for Quote (RFQ), Request for Proposal (RFP), or a promise to issue a solicitation in the future. This request for information does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. Further, the Government is not seeking proposals at this time and will not accept unsolicited proposals. Responders are advised that the Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this Sources Sought. All costs associated with responding to this notice will be solely at the interested party's expense.

2. BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE

The US Air Force Academy is conducting market research to identify potential sources capable of providing a modular, turnkey Quantum Demonstration and Experiment System. The intended system will support educational, training, and research missions in quantum physics, specifically focusing on nitrogen-vacancy (NV) centers, single-photon detection, and quantum entanglement.

3. REQUIRED CAPABILITIES / SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS

The Government is seeking capability statements from vendors who can supply a commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) system that meets or exceeds the following minimum technical characteristics:

System Architecture & Detection:

Specifically designed to integrate with multiple interchangeable experiments via a central control unit.
Four (4) detectors configured as 2 Avalanche Photodiodes (APD) and 2 Photodiodes (PD).
Time tagging electronics with picosecond jitter resolution.
Single photon and coincidence events counting capability.
Built-in capabilities allowing for analysis and processing of measurement data.

Nitrogen-Vacancy (NV) Module:

NV diamond setup incorporating 3 High-Pressure High-Temperature (HPHT) diamonds.
NV diamond excitation diode Laser (516 nm) capable of both Continuous Wave (CW) and Pulsed operation.
Microwave 4 GHz RF sweep generator capable of CW and Pulsed operation.
Magnetic field coils and current drivers (3x), each rated for ±1.5A.

Entanglement Photonics Module:

Pre-aligned, turnkey entanglement demonstrator.
Spontaneous Parametric Down-Conversion (SPDC) Type I degenerate BBO crystal for entangled photon generation.
Pump laser wavelength: 405 nm, power > 50mW.
Entangled photon operating wavelength: 810 nm.
Guaranteed entanglement quality (Bell parameter) of S > 2.3.

4. REQUESTED INFORMATION

Interested parties who believe they have the capability to provide the required system as defined above are invited to submit a Capability Statement. The Capability Statement should be brief (no more than 5 pages) and must include the following information:

Company Profile:
- Company Name, Address, and Point of Contact (Name, Title, Phone, and Email).
- Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code and Unique Entity ID (UEI).
Socioeconomic Status:
- Indicate your business size status under NAICS Code 334516 (e.g., Large Business, Small Business, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business [SDVOSB], Women-Owned Small Business [WOSB], HUBZone, etc.).
Product Capability:
- Product literature, specifications, or brochures demonstrating that the proposed equipment meets all salient characteristics outlined in Section 3.
- Indicate whether the items are available on any existing Government-wide Acquisition Contracts (GWACs) or Multiple Award Schedules (e.g., GSA Schedule) and provide the contract number.
- Specify if your company is the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or an authorized reseller. If a reseller, please confirm that you are an authorized distributor for the OEM.
Estimated Lead Time:
- Provide an estimated delivery timeline (e.g., Days After Receipt of Order) for the complete system.

5. SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

Responses to this Sources Sought must be submitted via email to the Contracting Office Point of Contact(s) listed below no later than 10:00am on 22 June 2026.

Primary Point of Contact:
Name: Wanda Farr
Title: Contract Specialist
Email: wanda.farr@us.af.mil

Secondary Point of Contact:
Name: Danielle Hyde
Title: Contracting Officer
Email: danielle.hyde.2@us.af.mil