Sources sought
Optical Spectrum Analyzer (OSA) System
SS-AFRL-RIZ-2026-0034
Department of the Air Force, FA2396 USAF AFMC AFRL PZL AFRL Pzle. Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing.
Response deadline
July 22, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT
Closed 102 days ago. Posted July 15, 2026. Scheduled to archive August 6, 2026.
Get the next one like this from Department of the Air Force by email, the day it is posted.Find my opportunities
This one closed in 2026
39 like it are open now in analytical laboratory instrument manufacturing
- High-Precision Wavemeter
Department of the Air Force, FA8601 AFLCMC Pzio
Sources soughtNAICS 334516Wright-Patterson AFB, OHFA860127Q0020Closes in 11 daysNov 12 - INFRARED TELESCOPE AND ACCESSORIES
Department of the Navy, Naval Research Laboratory
Combined synopsis and solicitationSmall businessNAICS 334516Anywhere in the USN00173-27-Q-1301397725Closes tomorrowNov 2 - Electrophoresis Testing for the Albany, Buffalo, and Syracuse VA Medical Centers
Department of Veterans Affairs, 242-Network Contract Office 02
Combined synopsis and solicitationNAICS 334516Anywhere in the US36C24226Q0949Closes tomorrowNov 2
All 39 open in analytical laboratory instrument manufacturing
Description
As published on SAM.gov.
The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base has a requirement for an Optical Spectrum Analyzer (OSA) System.
This is a Sources Sought (SS). 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. Interested Small Business concerns must identify to the contracting officer their interest and 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 Draft Minimum Requirements Document.
NAICS Code: 334516
SUBMISSION DETAILS: All interested parties are encouraged to submit a response to this Sources Sought. Responses will be accepted until 22 July 2026 at 12:00 PM Eastern Time and should address the following questions:
1. Company name, cage code, address, point of contact, phone number, and email address
2. Identification of whether the company is currently designated as a Small Business as defined in FAR Part 19.1 and the appropriate category (e.g., 8(a), HubZone, etc.).
3. Company description of relevant capability and experience to provide supplies/services in accordance with the minimum requirements.
Capability package responses and questions shall be sent electronically to Mike Hornberger at michael.hornberger.1@us.af.mil.
Be advised that all correspondence sent via e-mail shall contain a subject line that reads “Optical Spectrum Analyzer (OSA) System” Note that e-mail filters at Wright-Patterson AFB are designed to filter e-mails 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 e-mail may not get through the e-mail filters. Also be advised that .zip or .exe files are not allowable attachments and may be deleted by the e-mail filters at Wright-Patterson AFB. If sending attachments with e-mail, ensure only .PDF, .doc, docx, xls, or .xsls documents are sent. The e-mail filter may delete any other form of attachments.
Attachments
Files listed on SAM.gov. The ones we hold a copy of download from here; the rest open SAM's download, which needs no account.
- MRD - OSA System.pdf228 KB, July 15, 2026
Publications
Every notice SAM.gov issued under this solicitation number, oldest first. Each is a separate record on SAM.
July 15, 2026
Sources sought
Due July 22, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT. SAM.gov, notice 07fe3cb8ab5f4d96b1064b14de405705
2 revisions on SAM
- August 26, 2026: publish, combined synopsis and solicitation
- July 15, 2026: publish, sources sought
Points of contact
- Mike Hornbergermichael.hornberger.1@us.af.mil3856343854