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Optical Calibration and Specialized Transport Services

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Response Deadline10/29/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract for Optical Calibration and Specialized Transport Services supports prime contractors on Air Force Institute of Technology projects under the Department of Defense. The scope of work involves the technical calibration of MWIR instruments and lenses to specific AFIT/EN standards, as well as the secure management of sensitive scientific equipment. Responsibilities include the loading, unloading, and storage of hardware from the factory through final onsite setup at Wright Patterson AFB. The selected provider is required to deliver the fully calibrated instrument along with a formal calibration data report. This opportunity is categorized under NAICS code 484220 and was posted on October 14, 2026, with a response deadline of October 29, 2026.

General Info

Subcontract for MWIR instrument calibration and secure transport for Air Force AFIT projects.

Agency

Department Of Defense → FA8601 Aflcmc Pzio

NAICS

484220 - Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Local

Place of Performance

Wright Patterson AFB, OH, 45433, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of FA860127Q0011.

The full solicitation package (2 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Sources Sought_Midwave Camera

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PostedOct 14

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Response DeadlineOct 29

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10/29/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTCin 12 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8601 Aflcmc Pzio

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Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8601 Aflcmc Pzio

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Performs technical calibration and secure transport for prime contractors on Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT/EN) projects. Calibrates the MWIR instrument and lens to AFIT/EN technical standards and manages the loading, unloading, and storage of sensitive scientific equipment from factory to final onsite setup. Delivers the calibrated instrument and a formal calibration data report.

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