Low Background Infrared (LBIR) Service Contract

Project ID: FA226326R0001 FederalOpportunitiesPresolicitation

Overview

Agency	AFLCMC Wright Patterson AFB
Deadline	05/15/26
Posted	05/01/26
Estimated Value	$1,500,000 - $3,500,000 (AI estimate)
Set Aside	None
NAICS	541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services
PSC	H266 - Equipment And Materials Testing- Instruments And Laboratory Equipment
Location	Gaithersburg, MD 20899 United States

Description

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AFMETCAL at Heath OH intends to solicit and award a Sole Source Cost Plus Fixed Fee contract under FAR Part 15 Procedures for the purchase of Low Background Infrared Facility Services to Jung Research and Development Corp. (Cage 3JES1). Jung Research and Development Corp was the only company identified as capable of meeting this requirement without substantial duplication of cost that could not be expected to be recovered through competition. Further, there would be unacceptable delays in fulfilling its requirements to the MDA and its mission if another contractor other than JRAD was used. The Government envisions a Cost Plus Fixed Fee services contract with a basic year and 3 option CLINs (one-year base period, one-year option, one three month option, and one six-month option (FAR52.217-8)) and could extend through 31 March 2026 (if all options are exercised). There is no guarantee that an option will be exercised. The requirement is in accordance with the Statement of Work which is available for download at this site. THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS OR QUOTATIONS. No solicitation package will be issued. A determination by the Government not to compete this action based on responses received is solely within the discretion of the Government. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by AFMETCAL. Interested sources must respond in writing with clear and convincing evidence to support their ability to provide the required items and services within fifteen (15) days of this publication. Interested parties should submit questions to Allen Kurella at allen.kurella@us.af.mil. Only electronic submissions will be reviewed.

Summary (Newest Update)

Background The Air Force Metrology Calibration (AFMETCAL) at Heath, OH intends to solicit and award a Sole Source Cost Plus Fixed Fee contract for Low Background Infrared Facility Services to Jung Research and Development Corp. (Cage 3JES1). Jung Research and Development Corp. is the only identified company capable of fulfilling this requirement without substantial duplication of costs that could not be recovered through competition. The urgency of the mission necessitates that delays from using another contractor would be unacceptable. Work Details The Contractor shall provide comprehensive technical support for the calibration, operation, maintenance, and modernization of the Low Background Infrared (LBIR) Facility, which serves as the national reference standard for infrared radiation measurements in cryogenic environments. The work is divided into three primary activities: Routine Operation and Maintenance, Calibration Support, and Metrology Infrastructure Modernization. 1. **Routine Operation and Maintenance**: Maintain continuous operational readiness of essential systems at the LBIR Calibration Facility to ensure reliable delivery of calibration data critical to Missile Defense Agency (MDA) assessments. This includes: - Operation of Missile Defense Transfer Radiometers (MDXR & UXR). - Maintenance of 10 Centimeter and 30 Centimeter Collimators for accurate calibration traceability. - Operation of Broadband Calibration Chamber and Spectral Calibration Chamber for specialized calibrations. 2. **Calibration Support**: Provide scheduled on-site and off-site calibration services to validate measurement uncertainties for test chambers and blackbody sources, ensuring precise characterization of Standard Missile-3 (SM-3) sensor systems. 3. **Metrology Infrastructure Modernization**: Upgrade LBIR systems, implement modern calibration frameworks, design advanced measurement standards, provide specialized technical support to MDA stakeholders, and develop innovative measurement methods while ensuring compliance with security protocols. Period of Performance The contract will have a basic year with three option CLINs: one-year base period, one-year option, one three-month option, and one six-month option, potentially extending through March 31, 2026 if all options are exercised. Place of Performance All primary tasks must be performed on-site at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) campus located at 100 Bureau Drive, Gaithersburg, Maryland.

Contacts

Contact name	Allen Kurella
Contact email	allen.kurella@us.af.mil
Contact phone	(937) 713-5843
Secondary contact name	Thomas Carson
Secondary contact email	thomas.carson.2@us.af.mil
Secondary contact phone	(937) 713-5844