Project Information

Bid Title

USAFA - Quantel Q-Smart 850 Excitation Laser

Issuing Agency

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Location

Colorado

Published Date

Sep 11, 2026

Closing Date

Sep 14, 2026

Government Level

Federal

Status

Closed

Ref. #

FA700026Q0101

Original Source

Join to Access Full Details

Bid Inquiries

Join to Access Full Details

Bid Documents

Join to Access Full Details

Set Aside

No Set aside used

Project Description

Follow

USAFA - Quantel Q-Smart 850 Excitation Laser

Active

Contract Opportunity

Notice ID

FA700026Q0101

Related Notice

Department/Ind. Agency

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Sub-tier

DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE

Major Command

U

Sub Command

S

Sub Command 2

AIR FORCE ACADEMY

Office

FA7000 10 CONS LGC

Looking for contract opportunity help?

(opens in new window)

APEX Accelerators are an official government contracting resource for small businesses. Find your local APEX Accelerator (opens in new window) for free government expertise related to contract opportunities.

APEX Accelerators are funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Department of Defense.

The APEX Accelerators program was formerly known as the Procurement Technical Assistance Program (opens in new window) (PTAP).

General Information View Changes

• Contract Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Updated)
• Updated Published Date: Sep 11, 2026 04:37 pm MDT
• Original Published Date: Sep 06, 2026 03:22 pm MDT
• Updated Date Offers Due: Sep 14, 2026 04:00 pm MDT
• Original Date Offers Due: Sep 14, 2026 04:00 pm MDT
• Inactive Policy: 15 days after date offers due
• Updated Inactive Date: Sep 29, 2026
• Original Inactive Date: Sep 29, 2026
• Initiative:
  • None

Classification

• Original Set Aside: No Set aside used
• Product Service Code: 6650 - OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS, TEST EQUIPMENT, COMPONENTS AND ACCESSORIES
• NAICS Code:
  • 334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
• Place of Performance:
  USAF Academy , CO 80840
  USA

Description View Changes

Amendment 1 - The purpose of this amendment is to:

1. Replace R-DFARS 252.225-7035 and 252.225-7036 with R-DFARS 252.225-7000 and 252.225-7001 in the Solicitation document, FA700026Q0101.


2. Update Attachment 3 with the correct Buy American-Balance of Payments Program Certificate.


3. Add Attachment 4 - Questions_Answers_FA700026Q0101

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with (IAW) the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotes are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

The purpose of this solicitation is for a firm-fixed-price purchase order for the acquisition of a brand-name Quantel Q-smart 850 excitation laser meeting the necessary salient characteristics found in Attachment 1 – Salient Characteristics.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 337127. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.

Notice to Offeror(s)/Supplier(s): Funds are not presently available for this effort. No award will be made under this solicitation until funds are available. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs.

It is USAFA’s preference/intent to acquire only domestic end products per the Buy American Statute (41 USC Chapter 83), except as provided in RFO 25.103. Foreign offers will be evaluated per R-DFARS 225.502 when comparing domestic and foreign offers. This requirement is for commercial items; therefore, the manufacturing country of origin will determine if the quoted product is foreign or domestic. The Buy American – Free Trade Agreements -- Balance of Payments Program Certificate (R-DFARS 252.225-7035), Attachment 3 – Buy American – FTA -- BOPP Program Certificate, must be completed and submitted with the quote.

DESCRIPTIVE LITERATURE. For the quote to be considered by the Government, it must meet the description specified. Include any applicable descriptive literature, such as illustrations, specification sheets, or product brochures that clearly identify that the quote meets the Government’s requirements.

INSTRUCTIONS TO QUOTERS

• See page 22 of the attached SF 1449 request for quote ("Solicitation - FA700026Q0101") for submission instructions. Please ensure you read and follow the instructions completely.


• Submit the required Buy American Certificate in Attachment 3.


• Evaluation Factors are located on page 23 of the attached SF 1449.

QUESTIONS:

Submit questions via email to evan.schwarzbart@us.af.mil and tammy.martin.6@us.af.mil no later than 9:00 a.m. Mountain Daylight Tiime (MDT) on September 10, 2026. Answers will be provided via solicitation amendment to this SAM.gov posting.

QUOTES - DUE DATE/TIME:

Quotes are due by 4:00 p.m. MDT on September 14, 2026 and must be emailed to tammy.martin.6@us.af.mil.

Note: .zip files are not an acceptable format for the Air Force Network. It is the vendor's responsibility to confirm receipt of quote.

Attachments/Links

Contact Information

Contracting Office Address

• ADMIN ONLY NO REQTN CP 719 333 4019 8110 INDUSTRIAL DR STE 200
• USAF ACADEMY , CO 80840-2303
• USA

Primary Point of Contact

• Tammy Martin
• tammy.martin.6@us.af.mil

Secondary Point of Contact

• Evan Schwarzbart
• evan.schwarzbart@us.af.mil

History

• Sep 11, 2026 04:37 pm MDTCombined Synopsis/Solicitation (Updated)
• Sep 06, 2026 03:22 pm MDT Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Original)

Commodity Codes

• FSC 66Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

• NAICS 334516Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing

Related bids

Sep 6, 2026

[Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Original)] USAFA - Quantel Q-Smart 850 Excitation Laser

* Disclaimer: Government BidHub provides information on bids, RFPs (Requests for Proposals), and RFQs (Requests for Qualifications) solely for convenience and informational purposes. This site is not an official public notice board. For official details, responses, or inquiries, please contact the relevant government agency directly.