Request for Whitepaper (RWP) for Afocal Relay Optics

The Air Force’s Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) is seeking a contractor to design, fabricate, and install high‑vacuum, cryogenic afocal relay optics for its vacuum‑chamber facility, which supports space‑based experimental testing. The base‑phase effort is defined in Attachment 1 – Statement of Objectives; a follow‑on option will add a second set of optics, with details to be released later. Offerors must submit a concise whitepaper that directly addresses the project goals and is organized into two sections: (1) Technical Competency – demonstrable experience and capability in delivering comparable high‑vacuum, cryogenic afocal relay optical systems; and (2) Execution Plan – a detailed approach and schedule for successful execution of the work.

Notice ID

d09d6eef1eca478da0fb0478d774e91d

Solicitation Number

FA910126RWP_Afocal

NAICS Code

334516

Classification Code

6640