Bid guide
How to bid on a Tunable Wavelength Laser System for the Department of Defense
What the Air Force is buying and why it matters
The Department of the Air Force, specifically AFLCMC/PZIBA at Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio, is seeking a Tunable Wavelength Laser System. This is a firm-fixed-price contract, meaning the price you offer is the price you get paid, assuming your proposal is accepted. The system must meet the requirements detailed in the attached Statement of Work (SOW).
This is an opportunity for businesses that can supply specialized analytical laboratory instruments. The Air Force will award the contract to the responsible offeror with the lowest price among those deemed technically acceptable.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This solicitation was published on August 20, 2026. All proposals are due by September 21, 2026, at 11:00 AM EDT. It is crucial to submit your proposal on time, as late submissions may not be considered.
Questions about the solicitation must be submitted via email to the listed contacts by September 8, 2026, at 11:00 AM EDT. After the proposal deadline, the government will evaluate submissions based on technical acceptability and price. Award is subject to the availability of funds.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is best suited for manufacturers or suppliers of analytical laboratory instruments, specifically those specializing in laser systems. The NAICS code for this procurement is 334516, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees.
Vendors must be able to supply a system that precisely matches or exceeds every requirement in the Statement of Work. This is an unrestricted, full and open competition, so businesses of all sizes can compete.
How to respond to this solicitation
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Proposals must be submitted via email to both Candice Snow ([email protected]) and Brian Algeo ([email protected]) by the deadline. The email subject line must be "FA8601-26-Q-0114, TUNABLE WAVELENGTH LASER SYSTEM". Your single email, including all attachments, must be 5 MB or less. Attachments must be in .pdf, .docx, or .xlsx format; compressed files are not permitted. You should receive a confirmation of receipt within 24 hours; if not, contact the points of contact.
Practical tips for a competitive response
Since this is a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation, your primary focus should be on clearly demonstrating that your proposed system meets every single requirement in the Statement of Work, and then offering your most competitive price. Do not just restate the requirements; provide specific manufacturer technical data, datasheets, or specification sheets that verify compliance with each characteristic.
Ensure your company has an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) and a current CMMC Level 1 (or higher) self-assessment recorded in the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) at the time of award. These are mandatory requirements. Your proposal should include your company name, address, SAM Unique ID, CAGE Code, TIN, and point of contact information. Also, clearly itemize your firm-fixed pricing, including all shipping costs (FOB Destination), with Net 30 payment terms.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from DEPT of the Air Force; the original posting controls.