Laser Eye Protective Glasses
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 Department of the Air Force, 27th Special Operations Contracting Squadron (SOCONS), is seeking Laser Eye Protective Glasses via a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Request for Quotation). This requirement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes are due by February 27, 2026, at 2:00 PM Mountain Standard Time.
Scope of Work
The government requires 120 units of wrap-around sunglass style Laser Eye Protective (LEP) glasses and 55 units of LEP glasses designed to fit over normal eyeglasses. The glasses must protect against wavelengths from 532nm to 1090nm, with specific Optical Density (OD) requirements detailed for various wavelength bands including UV, green, red, IR, altimeters, YAG, CO2, SWIR, LiDAR, and QCL. Delivery and performance will be at Cannon AFB, NM 88103, FOB Destination.
Contract Details
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ) for commercial items.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 315990 (Small Business Size Standard: 600 employees).
- Place of Performance: Cannon AFB, NM.
- FOB Point: Destination.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotes Due: February 27, 2026, 2:00 PM MST.
- Questions Due: February 25, 2026, 12:00 PM MST.
- Quotes will be ranked by total cost (lowest to highest). The three lowest-priced quotes will undergo Technical Acceptability evaluation.
- Award will be made to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable, responsible vendor.
- Quotes must be held firm for 60 calendar days.
- Technical Acceptability requires meeting specified wavelength and OD requirements; spec sheets should be included.
- Past performance will be considered; negative past performance may preclude award.
- All companies must be registered in SAM.gov.
Compliance & Important Notes
This solicitation incorporates various Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) provisions and clauses by reference. Bidders must review these to understand obligations, certifications, and compliance requirements, including those related to cybersecurity (NIST SP 800-171, CMMC), Buy American, and security activities on government installations. An ombudsman clause is also included. .zip files are not an acceptable submission format, and contract financing will not be provided.