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Superconducting Nanowire Single-Photon Detection (SNSPD) System

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SS-AFRL-RIZ-2026-0032Federal

Submission Closed07/24/2026, 02:00:00 PM UTC

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AI Contract Overview

The Air Force Research Laboratory at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base is seeking information from industry regarding the capability to provide a Superconducting Nanowire Single-Photon Detection (SNSPD) System through a Sources Sought notice. This is not a solicitation or binding commitment, and no contracts will be awarded based on responses. Interested parties, particularly small businesses, are encouraged to submit detailed responses by 10 AM Eastern Time on July 24, 2026, to help the government assess market capabilities in alignment with the Draft Minimum Requirements Document. Submissions must include company information, identification of small business status and certifications, and a description of relevant experience and technical capability for SNSPD systems. All responses must be sent electronically to Mike Hornberger with the exact subject line “Superconducting Nanowire Single-Photon Detection (SNSPD) System” to avoid email filtering issues; attachments must be limited to .PDF, .doc, .docx, .xls, or .xlsx formats, as .zip or .exe files will be blocked. The NAICS code for this effort is 334511, and the performance location is Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio.

General Info

Air Force seeks industry SNSPD system capabilities via non-binding sources sought notice by July 24, 2026.

Agency

Department Of Defense → FA2396 USAF Afmc Afrl Pzl Afrl Pzle

NAICS

334511 - Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Wright Patterson AFB, OH, 45433, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

SNSPD System Minimum Requirements Document (13 April 2026)

3 pages · sow

High

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PhaseClosed

PostedJul 13

Sources Sought

Response DeadlineJul 24

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

07/24/2026, 02:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA2396 USAF Afmc Afrl Pzl Afrl Pzle

Contacts1 person available

OfficeWRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433-7541, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA2396 USAF Afmc Afrl Pzl Afrl Pzle

Office AddressWRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433-7541, USA

Contacts

Mike Hornberger

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base has a requirement for a Superconducting Nanowire Single-Photon Detection (SNSPD) 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: 334511

SUBMISSION DETAILS: All interested parties are encouraged to submit a response to this Sources Sought. Responses will be accepted until 24 July 2026 at 10 AM 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 contact@example.gov.

Be advised that all correspondence sent via e-mail shall contain a subject line that reads “Superconducting Nanowire Single-Photon Detection (SNSPD) 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.