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Sources Sought - USAFA Excitation Laser.pdf | Jun 1, 2026 |
RFI: Excitation Laser for Spectroscopy System
The 10th Contracting Squadron at the U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA) is conducting market research to identify vendors capable of supplying a nanosecond Q-switched Nd:YAG laser. This equipment will serve as an excitation source for an existing Edinburgh Instruments LP980 spectrometer used by the Physics and Meteorology Department and the Laser and Optics Research Center. The government is evaluating the market under NAICS code 334516, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing. Key requirements include native software compatibility with the current spectrometer and specific pulse energy levels across several wavelengths. The procurement covers the laser system, detachable harmonic generation modules, optics, and cooling systems. This notice is for planning purposes and will help determine the final acquisition strategy. Capability statements are due by June 8, 2026, and must include technical specifications, company details, and information on available contract vehicles like GSA schedules. Delivery will be to the Air Force Academy in Colorado. The Air Force requires a laser system that integrates with existing laboratory infrastructure, specifically through native software control via the LP980 spectrometer interface. The laser will function as the primary excitation source for an existing Edinburgh Instruments LP980 spectrometer, requiring full integration with current laboratory hardware.
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Contact and place of performance
Tammy Martin
USAF Academy, CO 80840
USA
This is a Sources Sought Notice only. This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quotation (RFQ), or Invitation for Bid (IFB). There is no solicitation available at this time. This notice does not constitute a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. The 10th Contracting Squadron (US Air Force Academy) is conducting mark...
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Interested parties that consider themselves qualified to provide this equipment are invited to submit a Capability Statement. The Capability Statement must include the following information:
RESPONSE DEADLINE
Responses should be submitted electronically via email to the Contracting Officer:
Tammy Martin, [email protected].
Responses are due no later than 10:00 a.m. Mountain Daylight Time (MDT) on June 8, 2026.
DISCLAIMER: This Sources Sought Notice is for informational and planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. The Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this notice. Respondents will not be notified of the results of any government assessments.