High-Performance Quantum Scalar Magnetometers

The U.S. Air Force is soliciting proposals for the development of high-performance quantum scalar magnetometers under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, designated for small businesses as defined by the Small Business Administration. This opportunity, identified by solicitation number FA700026Q0063 and NAICS code 334519, is aimed at advancing next-generation magnetic sensing technology with applications critical to defense and aerospace systems. Proposals must be submitted by July 13, 2026, and the contract will be performed at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado, with technical oversight led by the Department of Defense’s Office of 10 Cons Lgc. The project requires innovation in quantum sensor design, precision calibration, and integration into operational environments, with a strong emphasis on performance, reliability, and scalability. Primary point of contact for technical inquiries is Ronald Wilson, reachable at ronald.wilson.26@us.af.mil, with secondary support provided by Wanda Farr at wanda.farr@us.af.mil. The solicitation is published as a special notice on SAM.gov and is exclusively open to small business concerns, reflecting a deliberate effort to foster innovation within the small business community. Respondents are expected to demonstrate technical capability, proven experience in quantum sensing or related fields, and a clear pathway to transitioning the developed magnetometers from laboratory prototypes to deployable systems. All submissions must fully comply with federal acquisition regulations and include detailed technical solutions, project schedules, and cost breakdowns aligned with the mission-critical needs of the Air Force.