Opportunity
SAM #FA9101_AfocalRelay
Market Intelligence Request: All-reflective Afocal Relay System for Cryovacuum Chamber
Buyer
AETC PKP Procurement Branch
Posted
March 31, 2026
Respond By
April 21, 2026
Identifier
FA9101_AfocalRelay
NAICS
334516, 333314, 541330, 541690, 541715
The Air Force Test Center at Arnold Air Force Base, in coordination with the Air Force Research Laboratory's Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC), is seeking market intelligence from qualified vendors for an all-reflective afocal relay system for a cryovacuum chamber. - Government Buyer: - Air Force Test Center, FA9101 AEDC PKP Procurement Branch - Air Force Research Laboratory, Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) - Products/Services Requested: - Design, fabrication, testing, and integration of an all-reflective afocal relay system (1 unit) for a cryovacuum chamber - Custom handling equipment for acceptance testing - Detailed documentation including 3-D CAD models, as-built diagrams, test reports, operation and maintenance manuals, and training materials - On-site training and commissioning support for government personnel - Unique or Notable Requirements: - System must meet specified performance parameters, verified through factory and site acceptance testing - Government requires unlimited data rights to all deliverables - Compliance with NIST SP 800-171 and Joint Certification Program (JCP) is mandatory for access to technical documents - Vendors must provide their CAGE code for validation - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the notice - No part numbers are specified; quantities are generally one per deliverable - This is a market intelligence request, not a solicitation for proposals or a guarantee of award
Description
The Government is currently in the market intelligence phase of this project, aimed at identifying qualified vendors who can meet the technical and regulatory requirements for All-reflective Afocal Relay for Cryovacuum Chamber. This is not a request for proposal, and an award is not guaranteed to be made. Information received is intended to help the Government determine the final acquisition approach. NIST SP 800-171, Distro D Information, and Joint Certification Program (JCP): This project requires adherence to NIST SP 800-171 and JCP. To understand the technical performance parameters necessary to meet this requirement, you may request access to documents marked as Distribution D. To request these documents, and before you can receive them, your company must undergo a NIST SP 800-171 and JCP compliance vetting process. Please provide your company's CAGE code to the Agreements Officer, who will then validate your organization's NIST SP 800-171 compliance and JCP active status. Important: Distribution D attachments will be released only after the successful validation of your company's NIST SP 800-171 compliance and JCP active status. Failure to meet this requirement will prevent access to this critical project information. Market Intelligence Due Dates: Distro D Document Request Due: 9 Apr 26, COB Market Intelligence Response Due: 21 Apr 26, COB