HQE Balanced Detectors
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE / AFRL RIKO has issued a Sole Source Justification for a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract to procure High Quantum Efficiency Balanced Homodyne Detection Systems. The government intends to award this contract to Noisy Labs for an estimated value of $78,650.00. This notice serves as a justification for the sole source award, not a solicitation for proposals.
Scope of Work
The primary requirement is for 3 units of High Quantum Efficiency Balanced Homodyne Detectors with specific technical parameters, including a 1550 nm wavelength and 28 MHz bandwidth. These detectors are crucial for completing the assembly of a quantum network based on squeezed light distribution. They must be compatible with previously purchased Noisy Labs hardware (Squeezed Light Laser and Balanced Homodyne Detector) and offer superior performance, such as >95% detection efficiency, integrated low pass signal filtering, an error signal port, and integrated transimpedance amplification.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP)
- Value: $78,650.00 (estimated)
- Set-Aside: Not applicable (sole source acquisition)
- Published: April 1, 2026
Evaluation
This is a sole source justification, meaning the government has determined that Noisy Labs is the only known vendor capable of commercially offering the required system. Market research, including a Notice of Proposed Contract Action (NOCA) on SAM.gov, resulted in one technically unacceptable response, reinforcing the sole source determination.
Additional Notes
The authority cited for this sole source acquisition is AFFARS 5313.501 - 10 U.S.C. 3572, Implementation of Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The government plans to continue monitoring the market for future requirements to identify other qualified sources.