SAM #FA910126RWP_Afocal

Prototype Afocal Relay Optics for AEDC Vacuum Chambers – Whitepaper Request

The Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC), part of the Air Force Test Center under the Department of the Air Force, is seeking whitepapers for innovative prototype solutions involving afocal relay optics for vacuum chamber antechambers at Arnold Air Force Base, Tennessee. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Air Force, Air Force Test Center, Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) - Agreements Officer: Erica A. Anglin - Products/Services Requested: - Design, fabrication, and installation of afocal relay optics prototypes for high-vacuum, cryogenic environments - Two prototype phases: Proof of Concept and Operational Utility, each with two sets - Proof of Concept Prototype: Conceptual design, design reviews, and final design (2 sets) - Operational Utility Prototype: Creation and installation of afocal relay optics based on proof of concept (2 sets) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to qualified performers with relevant technical expertise - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on innovative, mission-ready solutions for high-vacuum, cryogenic optical systems - Proposals must address technical competency, execution plans, intellectual property rights, and pricing - Compliance with NIST SP 800-171 and Joint Certification Program (JCP) is mandatory - Access to Distribution D technical documents requires successful compliance validation and CAGE code submission - Place of Performance and Delivery: - Arnold Air Force Base, TN (primary) - Edwards Air Force Base, CA (government facility involvement) - Period of Performance: - Whitepapers due by the specified deadline; project includes milestones for two prototype phases, but no explicit contract duration or option years are stated

Description

Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) is seeking whitepapers from qualified Performers for the design, fabrication, and installation of new afocal relay optics for the antechambers located at Arnold Air Force Base, TN. See the attachments to this posting for further details. This request invites Performers to propose innovative and effective prototype solutions in a formal whitepaper. The goal is to identify a viable approach and a qualified partner to meet the requirement. This RWP is issued under the authority of 10 U.S.C. § 4022 for the purpose of acquiring prototypes to address this need. 

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. Submission Details: Request Attachment 1 - Statement of Objectives no later than 14 May 2026 Submissions must be received no later than 20 May 2026 at 1:00PM Central Time

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