Operator Training for Micro Load Frame System

The contract solicits the development and delivery of specialized technical operator training for Air Force Research Laboratory personnel focused on the Micro Load Frame system and its integration with the Jupiter XR Atomic Force Microscope. The training must equip users with the operational proficiency necessary to safely and effectively utilize these advanced materials testing and characterization tools in a research environment. This effort includes the design of comprehensive instructional materials, hands-on workshops, and assessment mechanisms to ensure competency across all operational phases of the integrated system. The work is performed as a subcontract under the Department of Defense, with the place of performance located at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, 45433. The solicitation falls under NAICS code 611430, indicating a focus on professional and management development training, and requires responses to be submitted by July 8, 2026. The initiative supports AFRL’s broader mission by enhancing technical capability in materials science through standardized, high-quality training that ensures consistent, reliable use of critical instrumentation within the lab.