Customized Off-Axis Parabolic Mirrors

The United States Air Force is seeking capability statements from sources able to manufacture and deliver 66 customized fused-silica off-axis parabolic mirrors with protected-gold coatings for the Air Force Institute of Technology.

United States of America > DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE > FA8601 AFLCMC PZIO (AIR FORCE LIFE CYCLE MANAGEMENT CENTER)


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FA860127Q0003
Oct 23, 2026 03:00 PM
Oct 14, 2026 05:26 PM
Sources Sought
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alejandro.quiles_sanchez.1@us.af.mil
5522 Wright Avenue, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH, USA
Description

The Air Force Institute of Technology requires 66 customized off-axis parabolic mirrors for its Extreme Light Laboratory and ultra-intense laser research. Each mirror must use a 30 mm fused-silica substrate, have a 45-degree parabolic focus, surface roughness below 1 nm RMS, a 20-10 scratch/dig specification, and a polished backside. The contractor must apply a protected-gold coating with average reflectivity of at least 97 percent at 780 ± 40 nm and a 45-degree angle of incidence. The scope includes manufacturing, quality testing and inspection, test and inspection documentation, packaging, transportation, and delivery within 98 calendar days after receipt of order. The mirrors must be warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for two years after Government receipt. This is a Sources Sought notice for market research, not a solicitation or request for quotation; respondents must submit a capability package describing their ability to meet the requirements and provide company, CAGE Code, UEI, point-of-contact, and business-size information.

Classification Codes
NAICS334516Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
PSC1680Miscellaneous Aircraft Accessories and Components
Smart Codes
off-axis parabolic mirrorsprotected gold coatingsprecision optical testing
Specifications
Supply & Service
Yes
Timeline
Oct 14, 2026 05:26 PM-Published Date
Oct 23, 2026 03:00 PM-Response Deadline
Nov 7, 2026-Inactive Date
Documents
TitleDate Posted
List of Minimun Requirements.pdfOct 14, 2026 12:00 PM
Statement of Work.pdfOct 14, 2026 12:00 PM
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