SAM #SS-AFRL-PZLEQ-2026-0019

AFRL Seeks Epilog Fusion Ascent 36 CNC CO2 Laser or Equivalent System

The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base is seeking industry input for the potential procurement of a CNC CO2 laser system. - Government Buyer: - Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), RQQ laboratory, under Air Force Materiel Command at Wright-Patterson AFB - Contracting office: FA2396 USAF AFMC AFRL PZL AFRL PZLE - OEMs and Vendors: - Epilog (OEM specified for reference) - Open to equivalent products from other fully American-owned and operated manufacturers - Products/Services Requested: - One (1) Epilog Fusion Ascent 36 CNC CO2 Laser or equivalent system - Minimum 80W power - Minimum 24x36 inch cut area - Capable of Class I or II laser de-rating via interlocks - Must support offline, air-gapped operation - Integration with Adobe Illustrator, LightBurn, or CorelDRAW - Sourced from a fully American-owned and operated company (supply chain security requirement) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Replacement for a failed legacy laser, supporting critical power and thermal research and safety programs - Responses must address technical capabilities, relevant experience, and compliance with the Minimum Requirements Document (MRD) - No specific part number provided; functional equivalency to Epilog Fusion Ascent 36 required - This is a Sources Sought/Request for Information, not a solicitation or request for quotes

Description

The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base has a requirement to purchase an Epilog Fusion CNC CO2 Laser or equal for the AFRL/RQQ at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio.

This is a Sources Sought (SS)/Request for Information (RFI) only. This is NOT a presolicitation or Request for Quote (RFQ) and is not to be construed as any commitment by the Government. This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract and or pay for any quote preparation costs. The Government will not accept quotes at this time. This notice is not an offer by the Government to enter into a contract or any agreement. Interested Small Business concerns must identify to the Contracting Officer their interest and full capability to satisfy the Government's requirement by closing date listed. Responses will allow the Government to conduct an initial review of market capabilities in support of requirements identified in the attached Minimum Requirements Document dated 20 May 2026.

SUBMISSION DETAILS: All interested parties are encouraged to submit a response to this SS/RFI. Capability packages should address the following questions:

Company Name, Address, CAGE Code, Point of Contact (POC) for technical and contractual issues to include name, position, telephone number, and e-mail address. Identification of whether the company is currently designated as a Small Business under the requirement’s NAICS code as defined in FAR Part 19.1 or a Small Business concern identified at FAR 19.000(a)(3): 8(a), HUBZone small business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business, EDWOSB, or WOSB status. Company description of relevant capability and experience to provide supplies/services in accordance with the minimum requirements listed in the attached MRD. Item specifications/descriptions/brochures being offered that meet requirements listed in attached MRD. Company's potential teammates/subcontractors (if required to ensure success). What, if any, risks or unknowns would hinder industry’s ability to meet the requirements? Do you have an active GSA contract/schedule with this item available for purchase? If so, please include contract number and a copy of contract/schedule.

Responses/Capability Packages shall be sent via email to Jason Sav at jason.sav@us.af.mil, by Monday 1 June 2026 at 5:00 pm Eastern Time.

The Government encourages submittal of any additional comments or suggestions that you would like to share. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned.

All correspondences sent via email shall contain a subject line that reads “SS-AFRL-PZLEQ-2026-0019 AFRL/RQQ Epilog Fusion CNC CO2 Laser or Equal”.  Please note that email filters at Wright-Patterson AFB are designed to filter emails without subject lines or with suspicious subject lines or contents (i.e., .exe, or .zip files).  Therefore, if this subject line is not included, the email may not get through the email filters.  Also be advised that .zip or .exe files are not allowable attachments and may be deleted by the email filters at Wright-Patterson AFB.  If sending attachments with email, ensure only .pdf, .doc, docx, xls, or .xsls documents are sent.  The email filter may delete any other form of attachments.

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