Notice ID: e926811824de4b34a3181015654c929cSources Sought
Optical Comparator Sources Sought
Archived on February 3, 2026. Original response deadline: . Full description on SAM.gov.
Description
This is a Sources Sought Notice to determine the availability and technical capability of small and large businesses to meet the Government’s requirement for an Optical Comparator IAW Attachment 1 – DRAFT Optical Comparator Specifications. The result of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement if a requirement materializes. Based on the responses to this Sources Sought Notice/Market Research effort, the requirement may result in a single source acquisition, may be set-aside for small businesses (in full or in part), or may be procured through full and open competition. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and feedback or evaluations may or may not be provided to companies regarding submissions.
Overview
Agency:
Department of WarDepartment of the Air Force
Office:AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND.AIR FORCE TEST CENTER.FA9101 AEDC PKP PROCRMNT BR
Posted:January 12, 2026
NAICS:334513: Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables
Last Updated:Aug 21, 2026
PSC:Not specified
Set-Aside:No Set aside used
Type:Sources Sought
Place of Performance:COOPERTOWN, Tennessee
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| Sources Sought | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | Jan 12, 2026 | 1.37 MB |
Lifecycle
Solicitation:
FA9101OpticalComparator- Market Research
Pre-solicitation or formal solicitation typically follows within 30–180 days. (estimate)
- Market ResearchCurrentJan 12, 2026
Optical Comparator Sources Sought
Similar Opportunities
Title | Phase | Agency | NAICS | Set Aside | Posted | Deadline | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Please see attached documents. | Solicitation | 334418 | No Set-Aside | 10/13/2026 | 10/28/2026 | 0, NM | |
SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS / REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) 1.0 DISCLAIMER & IMPORTANT NOTICES This is a SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS / REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) published in accordance with RFO Part 10 and R-DFARS PGI 206.103-170. This announcement does NOT constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP), Invitation for Bids (IFB), or Request for Quotation (RFQ), nor does it restrict the Government to an ultimate acquisition approach. The Government will not award a contract based solely on this notice or responses to it. The Government is not obligated to pay for any information submitted in response to this announcement, nor will it reimburse respondents for any costs incurred in preparing responses. Participation is strictly voluntary. Failure to respond to this synopsis does not preclude participation in any future competitive solicitation, should one be issued. Any information submitted will be used solely for market research and acquisition planning purposes. 2.0 PURPOSE & INTENT The United States Air Force (USAF) is conducting market research to identify potential sources capable of providing brand-new, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)-certified replacement parts and specialized factory calibration/diagnostic services for next-generation Anthropomorphic Test Devices (ATDs) also known as manikins. Currently, the Government believes that this requirement may be a sole-source acquisition under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) to the OEM, Humanetics Innovative Solutions, Inc. (Humanetics). In accordance with R-DFARS PGI 206.103-170, this Sources Sought notice is issued to identify whether other qualified businesses or potential non-OEM suppliers possess the requisite proprietary design rights, technical data, certifications, and capabilities to fulfill the requirements, or if commercial/non-developmental alternatives exist. 3.0 SUMMARY SCOPE OF WORK The prospective contractor must deliver fully compatible, precision-engineered replacement parts and specialized factory calibration services that maintain the biofidelity, mass properties, and data integrity established during baseline qualification. 3.1 In-Scope Requirements 1. OEM-Certified Replacement Parts: Precision structural, skeletal, flesh, and joint hardware engineered strictly to JPATS Case-1 Lightest Occupant in Service (LOIS) and JPATS Case-6 Large Anthropomorphic Research Dummy (LARD) configurations. Internal data acquisition harnesses, mounting hardware, and connection assemblies. Delivery within a required delivery timeline. Note: delivery periods will be negotiated at the order level 2. Specialized Factory Calibration and Diagnostic Services: Factory-level calibration, diagnostic repair, and traceable certification for proprietary internal instrumentation, including: Internal Data Acquisition Systems (DAS) / Slice 6 systems and distributors Angular rate sensors Linear accelerometers Multi-axis load cells (upper neck, lower neck, lumbar, and extremity load cells) Official head and neck biofidelic certifications Fast-turnaround service completed and tendered for return shipment within thirty (30) calendar days of receipt at the contractor facility. 3. Ordering Flexibility: Direct ordering authorization across designated Air Force and Navy points of contact. Integration with Governmentwide Purchase Card (GPC) ordering mechanisms without merchant surcharges or fee markups. 4.0 CAPABILITY STATEMENT / SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS Interested parties possessing the expertise, technical data rights, and manufacturing capabilities to satisfy this requirement are invited to submit a Capability Statement addressing the following areas: Section 1: Business Information Company Name & Address CAGE Code and Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) Point of Contact (Name, Title, Phone, Email) Business Size Standard & Socioeconomic Status under NAICS 334519 (e.g., Small Business, 8(a), HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, Woman-Owned Small Business, or Large Business) Identification of any existing Federal Supply Schedule (GSA/OASIS) or Government-wide Acquisition Contracts (GWAC) held. Section 2: Technical Capabilities & Proprietary Compatibility Access to Technical Data: Demonstrate your firm's possession of, or legal access to, the proprietary technical data packages, design drawings, tolerances, and calibration algorithms for the Humanetics LOIS (Case-1) and LARD (Case-6) ATDs. Component Interchangeability: Describe your firm's ability to supply brand-new replacement parts that guarantee exact 100% form, fit, and biofidelic function interchangeability with existing OEM manikin assemblies without altering baseline airworthiness certification under EZFC-CSB-16-001. Instrumentation & Calibration Facility: Detail your testing/diagnostic facility’s capabilities to calibrate, recertify, and service Slice 6 DAS systems, multi-axis load cells, and angular rate sensors within a strict 30-day turnaround cycle. Include evidence of ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation or National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) traceability. Supply Chain & Production Timeline: Confirm your ability to deliver finished hardware components and standard delivery period. Section 3: Commerciality & Contracting Approach Provide input regarding whether these items or calibration services are commercial or non-developmental items as defined by RFO Part 2.101. State standard commercial warranty terms, published price lists, or commercial catalog availability for equivalent products/services. 5.0 SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS Format: Submissions must be delivered in electronic format (Adobe PDF or Microsoft Word). Marking: Any proprietary, confidential, or sensitive business information must be clearly marked on each applicable page. The Government will protect such information from unauthorized disclosure in accordance with applicable statutory regulations. Submission Address: Responses must be submitted via email directly to the Contracting Points of Contact listed below with the email subject line: Response to Sources Sought: ATD Sustainment Parts and Calibration - [Company Name] 6.0 GOVERNMENT POINTS OF CONTACT Contracting Officer: Haley Smith haley.smith.10@us.af.mil | Market Research | 334519 | No Set-Aside | 10/10/2026 | 10/16/2026 | 0, NM | |
Please See Attached Soliciation. | Solicitation | 334510 | No Set-Aside | 09/28/2026 | 10/12/2026 | Memphis, TN | |
Please See Attached Soliciation. | Solicitation | 334510 | No Set-Aside | 09/24/2026 | 10/12/2026 | Memphis, TN | |
This combined synopsis/solicitation has been posting utilizing the Solicitation Module within the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) website at https://piee.eb.mil/. All proposals must be submitted within the Solicitation Module prior to the solicitation closing time. Proposals will not be accepted via email or DoD SAFE. Links to this solicitation and training for the Solicitation Module are listed in the Attachment/Links section of this posting. All solicitation attachments will be posted inside the Solicitation Module. Please monitor the solicitation postings at https://sam.gov and https://piee.eb.mil/ sites for any updates. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.201, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) and DFARS Revolutionary FAR Overhaul Class Deviations (R-DFARS). The RFO regulations are available electronically at the RFO site, https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide. The R-DFARS site are available electronically at https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfars_far_overhaul_class_deviations.html. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation for which a Request for Quotation (RFQ) will be issued. It is the offerors responsibility to monitor this site for the release of amendments (if any). The RFQ number is FA226326Q0013 and shall be referenced on any offer submitted. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 334513 and the business size standard is 750 employees. AFMETCAL at Heath OH intends to award one firm fixed price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract under Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) in accordance with FAR Part 12-Acquisition of Commercial Items, for the purchase of Dedicated Oxygen Clean system over 3000 PSI with a 2 year commercial warranty, COTS manual, Calibration Report and Commercial Engineering Design Data.Products offered shall be commercial items or commercially available off-the shelf (COTS) items meeting the definitions in FAR Part 2. Items proposed shall be new units. Reconditioned, remanufactured, or used items are not acceptable and shall not be proposed. The unit must meet the requirements of Purchase Description (PD) (Attachment 1) to the RFQ. The RFQ with applicable documents are available for download at Solicitation Module within the PIEE website. Please review ALL documents carefully.IMPORTANT NOTICE TO OFFERORS: All prospective awardees are required to register at SAM and to maintain active registration during the life of the contract. SAM can be accessed at https://www.sam.gov. Offerors must also register for the Solicitation module on the PIEE website (https://piee.eb.mil/) to submit a proposal. Any award resulting from this solicitation will include DFARS Clause 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports. Section 1008 of the National Defense Authorization Act of Fiscal Year 2001 requires any claims for payment (invoices) under DoD contract to be submitted in electronic form. Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) through PIEE is the DoD system of choice for implementing this statutory requirement. Use of the basic system is at no cost to the contractor. Contractors must complete vendor training, which is also available at no cost at https://piee.eb.mil/. Prior to submitting invoices in the production system, contractors must register for an account at https://piee.eb.mil/. Offers MUST:(1) be valid for a period of 120 days,(2) be for the item described in the purchase description (List of Attachments, Attachment 1),(3) be for a new unit (not reconditioned, remanufactured, or used unit),(4) be FOB Destination,(5) include a delivery schedule, if unable to meet delivery schedule in Deliveries and Performance section,(6) include copy of commercial price list,(7) include copy of commercial warranty,(8) include name of and be signed by an authorized company representative along with telephone number, facsimile number, and email address,(9) include taxpayer identification number (TIN), CAGE Code Number and DUNS Number,(10) include a technical proposal that includes a written response to each paragraph of the PD,(11) include completed Supplies or Services and Price/Cost section, which includes pricing for Production year quantities, CLINs 0004-0006 only need unit prices added in Supplies/Service column (do not fill out Unit price or Amount column for CLINs 0004-0006),(12) include a completed Total Evaluated Price Worksheet (List of Attachments, Attachment 5),(13) completed Offeror Representations and Certifications ������������������ Commercial Items. Offerors shall ensure information in SAM is current.Offers (including both written proposal and commercial unit submission) must be received no later than 29 June 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT. Offerors shall submit electronic files to Solicitation Module, https://piee.eb.mil/, following the instructions provided in List of Attachments ������������������ Attachment 4 of the RFQ, under Electronic Submission of Proposal paragraph. Offers submitted in forms other than through Solicitation module are not permissible and will not be considered. Please note that the uploaded files must be timestamped by the offer due date and time. Offerors bare the risk for receipt of submitted offers being untimely. Offerors shall allow sufficient time for receipt of electronic submissions by the due date and time. All responsible sources may submit an offer, which if received timely shall be considered by this agency. | Awarded | 334513 | No Set-Aside | 09/03/2026 | Open | - |
Additional Details
Solicitation Number
FA9101OpticalComparator
Archive Date
Feb 3, 2026
Office Address
ARNOLD AFB, TN, 37389-1332