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Optical Spectrum Analyzer (OSA) System
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The Air Force Research Laboratory at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base is seeking information from industry regarding the availability of an Optical Spectrum Analyzer (OSA) System through a Sources Sought notice, identified as SS-AFRL-RIZ-2026-0034 under NAICS code 334516. This notice is purely informational and does not constitute a solicitation, request for quotation, or any obligation on the part of the Government to award a contract or compensate respondents for their time or expenses. Interested parties, particularly small businesses, must submit responses by 12:00 PM Eastern Time on July 22, 2026, detailing their company information including Cage code, point of contact, and proof of small business designation such as 8(a) or HubZone status. Respondents are required to clearly articulate their relevant experience and technical capability to meet the government’s Draft Minimum Requirements Document for the OSA system. All submissions must be sent electronically to Mike Hornberger at michael.hornberger.1@us.af.mil with the exact subject line “Optical Spectrum Analyzer (OSA) System” to ensure delivery through the base’s email filters, which block messages lacking proper subject lines or containing prohibited file types such as .exe or .zip. Only PDF, DOC, DOCX, XLS, or XLSX attachments are permitted; other formats will be deleted. Responses should comprehensively describe the company’s ability to supply the required system, including past performance, technical expertise, and operational readiness, to assist the Government in assessing market capabilities and determining the appropriate path forward for future acquisition efforts. No formal quotations or proposals are being accepted at this time.
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Wright Patterson AFB, OH, 45433, USASet-Aside
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The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base has a requirement for an Optical Spectrum Analyzer (OSA) System.
This is a Sources Sought (SS). This is not a presolicitation or Request for Quote (RFQ) and is not to be construed as any commitment by the Government. This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract and or pay for any quote preparation costs. The Government will not accept quotes at this time. This notice is not an offer by the Government to enter into a contract. Interested Small Business concerns must identify to the contracting officer their interest and capability to satisfy the Government's requirement by closing date listed. Responses will allow the Government to conduct an initial review of market capabilities in support of requirements identified in the Draft Minimum Requirements Document.
NAICS Code: 334516
SUBMISSION DETAILS: All interested parties are encouraged to submit a response to this Sources Sought. Responses will be accepted until 22 July 2026 at 12:00 PM Eastern Time and should address the following questions:
1. Company name, cage code, address, point of contact, phone number, and email address
2. Identification of whether the company is currently designated as a Small Business as defined in FAR Part 19.1 and the appropriate category (e.g., 8(a), HubZone, etc.).
3. Company description of relevant capability and experience to provide supplies/services in accordance with the minimum requirements.
Capability package responses and questions shall be sent electronically to Mike Hornberger at michael.hornberger.1@us.af.mil.
Be advised that all correspondence sent via e-mail shall contain a subject line that reads “Optical Spectrum Analyzer (OSA) System” Note that e-mail filters at Wright-Patterson AFB are designed to filter e-mails without subject lines or with suspicious subject lines or contents (i.e., .exe, or .zip files). Therefore, if this subject line is not included, the e-mail may not get through the e-mail filters. Also be advised that .zip or .exe files are not allowable attachments and may be deleted by the e-mail filters at Wright-Patterson AFB. If sending attachments with e-mail, ensure only .PDF, .doc, docx, xls, or .xsls documents are sent. The e-mail filter may delete any other form of attachments.
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