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Optical System Mounting/Tripod Supply

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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 procurement of a high-stability mounting system designed for scientific instrument projects. The contractor is required to deliver one precision unit, which may be a heavy-duty tripod or custom-engineered bracketry, specifically engineered to maintain alignment for schlieren imaging within wind tunnel environments and ensure full compatibility with the optical head enclosure. The project is categorized under NAICS code 332312 and will be performed at Wright Patterson AFB. The solicitation was posted on October 28, 2026, with a response deadline of November 2, 2026.

General Info

Air Force 8(a) subcontract for a high-stability scientific instrument mounting system at Wright-Patterson.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Department Of The Air Force

NAICS

332312 - Fabricated Structural Metal 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

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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

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Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Department Of The Air Force

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Supplies a high-stability mounting system for prime contractors on Department of the Air Force scientific instrument projects. Provides a heavy-duty precision tripod or custom-engineered mounting bracketry capable of maintaining alignment for schlieren imaging in wind tunnel environments. Ensures full compatibility with the optical head enclosure. Delivers one compatible mounting system.

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