Afocal Relay Optics for Cryovacuum Chamber – Market Intelligence Request

The Air Force Test Center at Edwards AFB is conducting market‑intelligence outreach for a qualified vendor to design, fabricate, test, integrate, and deliver an all‑reflective afocal relay assembly for installation in a cryovacuum chamber at the Arnold Engineering Development Complex. The effort includes full‑life‑cycle support—design specifications, 3‑D CAD models, custom handling equipment, as‑built drawings, test reports, operation and maintenance manuals, and training materials—with unlimited government data rights. Offerors must demonstrate compliance with ISO 9001 quality standards, provide a budgetary price and schedule to meet a FY27 Q4 delivery, and address the “Appropriate Use of Authority” requirement under 10 U.S.C. 4022 by indicating participation of a non‑traditional defense contractor or small‑business partners. The solicitation calls for detailed milestone management (preliminary, critical, and readiness design reviews), a defined testing and commissioning plan for the relay optics, and the provision of any special fixtures or test equipment needed for acceptance testing (not a deliverable). Responses are due 21 April 2026 (COB) via NAICS 334516, and will inform the final acquisition strategy.

Notice ID

e77f71fc9f89468283c709966a875111

Solicitation Number

FA9101_AfocalRelay

NAICS Code

334516

Classification Code

N/A