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Protected-Gold Optical Coating

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Response Deadline10/23/2026, 03:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract, issued by the Department of Defense under the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, involves the high-precision vacuum deposition of protected-gold coatings for optical surfaces. The project requires the application of coatings to 66 OAP mirrors to achieve an average reflectivity of at least 97% at 780 plus or minus 40 nm with a 45-degree angle of incidence. Performance will be executed using PVD/Sputtering systems and verified via spectrophotometers. The work is designated under NAICS code 332813 and will be performed at Wright Patterson AFB. The solicitation was posted on October 14, 2026, with a response deadline of October 23, 2026.

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Agency

Department Of Defense → FA8601 Aflcmc Pzio

NAICS

332813 - Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, and Coloring

Place of Performance

Wright Patterson AFB, OH, 45433, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of FA860127Q0003.

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

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Off-Axis Parabolic Mirrors

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Timeline

PostedOct 14

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Response DeadlineOct 23

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Response Deadline

10/23/2026, 03:00:00 PM UTCin 8 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 high-precision vacuum deposition of protected-gold coatings for prime contractors on Air Force Life Cycle Management Center projects. Applies coatings to optical surfaces to ensure average reflectivity of at least 97% at 780 ± 40 nm with a 45-degree angle of incidence. Utilizes PVD/Sputtering systems and spectrophotometers for verification. Delivers 66 gold-coated OAP mirrors meeting reflectivity specifications.

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