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The Air Force needs a small business to manufacture a thermal sight with IR laser pointer for its aircraft.
Key Details
- What exactly do they need?
The Air Force needs a thermal sight with IR laser pointer for its aircraft. The thermal sight should be able to detect and display temperature differences, and the IR laser pointer should be able to illuminate targets.
- What's the contract structure and timeline?
This is a firm-fixed price contract with a base year and no options. The contract will last for approximately 1 year.
- How will they pick the winner?
The government will evaluate quotes based on price and technical acceptability. The lowest priced quote that meets the technical requirements will be awarded the contract.
- When and how do you bid?
Quotes must be submitted via email by June 17, 2026, at 12:00 PM PDT.
Routine commodity buy — low-effort bid, modest payoff.
Who can apply
- Must be a certified small business
- Has experience in commercial and service industry machinery manufacturing
- Has done similar work for the Department of Defense before
If you're interested, do this first
- Check that your small business certification is still active in SAM.gov
- Write a 1-page summary of similar work you've done before
- Email the contracting officer to RSVP for the site visit (if scheduled)
Primary point of contact
Email
jazmine.flagg@us.af.mil
Phone
(520) 228-0041