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Specialized Scientific Equipment Shipping and Insurance

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

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This 8(a) sole source subcontract involves the secure transport of sensitive optical systems for prime contractors supporting Department of the Air Force projects. The selected provider is responsible for packaging equipment using approved methods for sensitive optics, securing high-value cargo insurance, and coordinating the final delivery to the Air Force Institute of Technology at Wright Patterson AFB. To ensure successful execution, the contractor must provide vetted drivers capable of obtaining military base access. The project falls under NAICS code 484220 and is managed through the Department of Defense for the Department of the Air Force.

General Info

8(a) sole source subcontract for secure transport of sensitive Air Force optical systems.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Department Of The Air Force

NAICS

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

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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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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Performs secure transport of sensitive optical systems for prime contractors on Department of the Air Force projects. Packages equipment using approved methods for sensitive optics, provides high-value cargo insurance, and coordinates delivery to Wright Patterson AFB. Requires driver vetting for military base access. Delivers the system safely to AFIT.

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