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Optical Component Supply (Grids and Light Sources)

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Response Deadline11/02/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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This 8(a) sole source subcontract with the Department of the Air Force involves the manufacture and supply of internal physical grid elements and integrated light sources for scientific instrument projects. The scope of work requires the production of precision etched grids and high-intensity stable light sources that adhere to NASA-licensed design optical tolerances, culminating in the delivery of a fully integrated assembly to prime contractors. The project is categorized under NAICS code 333314 and will be performed at Wright Patterson AFB. Interested parties should note the posting date of October 28, 2026, with a response deadline set for November 2, 2026.

General Info

Air Force 8(a) subcontract for precision grids and light sources at Wright Patterson AFB.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Department Of The Air Force

NAICS

333314 - Optical Instrument and Lens Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Wright Patterson AFB, OH, USA

Set-Aside

8A

Documents

This scope was carved out of FA860127Q0017.

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

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Intent to Sole Source Self-Aligning Focus Schlieren System

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Timeline

PostedOct 28

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Response DeadlineNov 2

Submission deadline

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11/02/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTCin 5 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Department Of The Air Force

ContactsNo contacts available

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Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Department Of The Air Force

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Supplies internal physical grid elements and integrated light sources for prime contractors on Department of the Air Force scientific instrument projects. Manufactures precision etched grids and high-intensity stable light sources meeting NASA-licensed design optical tolerances. Delivers an integrated internal physical grid and light source assembly.

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