Laser Eye Protective Glasses

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) by the Department of the Air Force, 27th Special Operations Contracting Squadron (SOCONS). The government is procuring Laser Eye Protective (LEP) glasses.

• 120 units of wrap-around sunglass style LEP glasses.

• 55 units of LEP glasses designed to fit over normal eyeglasses.

• Glasses must protect against specific wavelengths: 266 nm (UV) OD ≥ 7, 520-532 nm (green) OD ≥ 7, 630-670 nm (red) OD ≥ 2–3, 799–860 nm (IR) OD ≥ 4–5, 905 nm (altimeters) OD ≥ 2–3, 1064 nm (YAG) OD ≥ 4–5, 5000–11000 nm (CO2) OD > 2-3, 1530–1575 nm (SWIR) OD ≥ 1–2, 1500–1603 nm (LiDAR) OD > 1–2, 950–10600 nm (QCL) OD > 2-3.

• Vendors must include spec sheets if applicable.

• Place of Delivery/Performance/Acceptance/FOB Point: Cannon AFB, NM 88103, FOB Destination.

• The government will not provide contract financing.

• Quotes are due by 13 March 2026, 2:00 PM Mountain Standard Time.

• Questions are due by 25 February 2026, 12:00 PM Mountain Standard Time.

• Quotes must be submitted via email to the listed points of contact.

• .zip files are not an acceptable format.

• Quotes must be held firm for 60 calendar days.

• Evaluation will be based on the following factors: Technical Acceptability, Past Performance, and Price (lowest priced vendor meeting other criteria).

• Award will be made to the responsible vendor whose quote is the lowest evaluated price among technically acceptable quotes.

• This requirement is set-aside 100% for Small Business.

• NAICS code: 315990, with a small business size standard of 600 employees.

• All companies must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov).

• This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; no written solicitation will be issued.

• Attachment 1: Provisions and Clauses.

• Attachment 2: Salient Characteristics.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides responses to vendor questions regarding the solicitation for Laser Eye Protective Glasses (LEPs) under FA485526Q0003.

• Single Lens Requirement: The government requires a single pair of LEPs per unit that meets all specified wavelength/OD requirements. Multi-pair kits are not acceptable.
• Wavelength Spectrum: The required spectrum ranges from UV (266nm) to far Infrared (11,000nm). While SWIR (1530-1575 nm) and LiDAR (1500-1603 nm) wavelengths are listed for completeness, they are not required for technical acceptability and no commercial LEP can block them.
• Visual Light Transmission (VLT): The government's priority is eye protection, not tactical performance. No specific VLT requirement is stated, and personnel may use their own LEPs if VLT is too low for operational tasks, provided those LEPs meet the required protection levels.
• Previous Solution: The previously acceptable solution was the Honeywell/Sperian Model 31 80137 LEPs, which are no longer manufactured. Modern equivalents identified include the Newport N YAD 34 and Laservision L02 series.
• Styles and Quantities: The government requires two styles: wrap-around for non-prescription users (120 EA) and Over-the-Glasses (OTG) for prescription-lens users (55 EA). Catalog frame numbers are not critical as long as the style meets requirements and the lens meets the full wavelength/OD specifications.
• Mitigatable Bands: Specific Optical Density (OD) requirements are detailed for various wavelengths including UV, green, red, IR, Nd:YAG, CO2/far IR, and QCL.

This Q&A document clarifies critical requirements, particularly the need for a single-lens solution covering a broad spectrum and the non-acceptability of multi-pair kits. It also provides context on previous solutions and acceptable alternatives, which may influence vendor product selection and proposal development.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Laser Eye Protective (LEP) Glasses. The government is procuring 120 wrap-around sunglass style LEP glasses and 55 units designed to fit over normal eyeglasses.

• LEP glasses must protect against wavelengths 532nm – 1090nm.

• Specific wavelength band requirements with required Optical Density (OD) values are detailed for:

  • 266 nm (UV) OD ≥ 7
  • 520-532 nm (green) OD ≥ 7
  • 630-670 nm (red) OD ≥ 2–3
  • 799–860 nm (IR) OD ≥ 4–5
  • 905 nm (altimeters) OD ≥ 2–3
  • 1064 nm (YAG) OD ≥ 4–5
  • 5000–11000 nm (CO2) OD > 2-3
  • 1530–1575 nm (SWIR) OD ≥ 1–2
  • 1500–1603 nm (LiDAR) OD > 1–2
  • 950–10600 nm (QCL) OD > 2-3

• Vendors must include spec sheets if applicable.

• Place of Delivery/Performance/Acceptance/FOB Point: Cannon AFB, NM 88103, FOB Destination.

• The government will award a contract resulting from this RFQ.

• Quotations are due by 05 March 2026, 2:00 PM Mountain Standard Time.

• Quotes must be submitted via email to the listed points of contact.

• Quotes must be held firm for 60 calendar days.

• Evaluation will be based on the following factors, in order:

  1. Technical Acceptability (must meet specifications listed).
  2. Past Performance (no relevant negative past performance).
  3. Price (lowest evaluated price among technically acceptable quotes).

• Award will be made to the responsible vendor whose quote is the lowest evaluated price among technically acceptable quotes.

• This requirement is set-aside for 100% Small Business.

• NAICS code: 315990, with a small business size standard of 600 employees.

• All companies must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

• This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; no written solicitation will be issued.

• .zip files are not an acceptable format for submission.

• Questions regarding the RFQ must be emailed by 25 February 2026, 12:00 PM Mountain Standard Time.

• The government will not provide contract financing.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document lists various Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) provisions and clauses that are incorporated by reference into solicitations and contracts. It also includes specific clauses related to the Air Force and government installations.

• FAR Provisions and Clauses: A comprehensive list of FAR clauses covering a wide range of topics including gratuities, certifications, system for award management, small business concerns, tax matters, commercial products and services, equal low bids, child labor, service contract labor standards, trafficking in persons, recovered materials, Buy American, trade agreements, and disaster/emergency area representation.
• DFARS Provisions and Clauses: A list of DFARS clauses related to compensation of former DoD officials, whistleblower rights, NIST SP 800-171 requirements, cybersecurity maturity model certification, contract closeout, reporting requirements, supplier performance risk system, conflicts of interest, item unique identification, government-assigned serial numbers, trade agreements, and restrictions on business operations with certain countries.
• Incorporated by Reference: Provisions and clauses are often incorporated by reference, meaning their full text is not included but is legally binding. Offerors may be required to complete and submit specific blocks within these provisions or provide internet addresses where the full text can be accessed.
• Specific Clauses: Includes clauses such as "OMBUDSMAN (JUL 2023)" which outlines the role and contact information for the ombudsman for resolving concerns, and "NOTIFICATION OF GOVERNMENT SECURITY ACTIVITIES (JUL 2023)" which details requirements for contractors performing work involving classified information on government installations, including pre-operation notifications and security classification specifications (DD Form 254).
• Class Deviations: Lists specific FAR and DFARS provisions that have class deviations, indicating temporary changes or modifications to standard regulations.

This document is critical for bidders as it outlines the legal and regulatory framework governing the potential contract. Bidders must review these provisions and clauses to understand their obligations, required certifications, submission requirements, and any specific compliance or performance standards. Failure to address these incorporated provisions and clauses can impact proposal evaluation and contract award. The inclusion of an ombudsman and security notification requirements are also key operational considerations for potential offerors.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) by the Department of the Air Force, 27th Special Operations Contracting Squadron (SOCONS). The government is procuring laser eye protective (LEP) glasses.

• 120 units of wrap-around sunglass style LEP glasses.

• 55 units of LEP glasses designed to fit over normal eyeglasses.

• Glasses must protect against wavelengths from 532nm to 1090nm.

• Specific Optical Density (OD) requirements are detailed for various wavelength bands, including UV, green, red, IR, altimeters, YAG, CO2, SWIR, LiDAR, and QCL.

• The contract will be awarded to the responsible vendor whose quote is the most advantageous to the Government, considering price and other factors.

• Place of Delivery/Performance/Acceptance/FOB Point: Cannon AFB, NM 88103, FOB Destination.

• Quotes are due by 27 February 2026, 2:00 PM Mountain Standard Time.

• Questions are due by 25 February 2026, 12:00 PM Mountain Standard Time.

• Quotes will be ranked from lowest to highest based on total cost.

• The three lowest priced quotes will be evaluated for Technical Acceptability.

• Award will be made to the lowest priced vendor meeting all other evaluation criteria.

• Quotes must be held firm for 60 calendar days.

• Technical Acceptability requires the contractor to provide glasses meeting the specified wavelength and OD requirements. Spec sheets are to be included if applicable.

• Past performance will be considered; award will not be made to any offeror with relevant negative past performance.

• This requirement is set-aside for 100% Small Business.

• The North American Industry Size Classification System (NAICS) code is 315990, with a small business size standard of 600 employees.

• All companies must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

• This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; no written solicitation will be issued.

• .zip files are not an acceptable format for submission.

• The government will not provide contract financing.

• Attachment 1: Provisions and Clauses

• Attachment 2: Salient Characteristics

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document specifies the required Optical Density (OD) for laser eye protective glasses across various wavelength bands. It serves as a technical specification for vendors to understand the protective capabilities needed.

• Wavelength Bands: Lists specific ranges of light wavelengths, including UV, green, red, IR, altimeters, YAG, CO2, SWIR, LiDAR, and QCL.
• Required OD: Specifies the minimum Optical Density (OD) required for each corresponding wavelength band. OD values range from ≥1-2 to ≥7.

This attachment is crucial for bidders to ensure their proposed laser eye protective glasses meet the government's exact safety and performance requirements. Compliance with these OD specifications is a key factor in proposal evaluation and product suitability.