Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source: High Temperature Black Body

Statement of Work (SOW)

To procure a High Temperature Black Body (HTBB) system that provides a known calibrated radiometrically accurate visible and infrared light spectrum. This system is critical for teaching activities in AFIT's Physics and Optical engineering classes, enabling students and faculty to study, calibrate, and characterize DoD relevant spectral systems, thereby supporting national defense objectives in remote sensing.

The HTBB will be used to produce a known calibrated radiometrically accurate visible and infrared light spectrum for the study, calibration, and characterization of DoD relevant spectral systems.

• Temperature Range: +300°C to +3,000°C
• Temperature Stability: +/- 1°C
• Emissivity: >.99 for 0.65-1.8 micron range
• Remote access capability
• Heat up and cool down time: Less than 10 minutes
• Aperture: 1"
• NIST traceable certification
• Includes user's manual, test report, calibration certificate, certificate of compliance, controller, transport case, power supply, and data cables.

All products must be domestic or qualifying country end products per DFARS 252.225-7001.

All requirements must be delivered no later than 12 weeks after contract award to the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT/ENP), ATTN: Gregory W Smith.

AFIT is responsible for inspection and final acceptance. A receiving report will be accomplished upon receipt and acceptance.

A minimum two-year warranty covering defects in material and workmanship is required, including parts, labor, and return-to-factory freight costs.

100% payment after delivery and successful proof of operation meeting technical requirements. Payment is made on a net 30 basis after submission of a properly prepared invoice and final inspection/acceptance.

Vehicles larger than a large pick-up truck require inspection at the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Commercial Vehicle Delivery Gate (CVDG). Specific procedures and exemptions apply, including pre-clearance and potential resealing of trucks.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition) for the procurement of a High Temperature Black Body system. It outlines the rationale for soliciting from a single source.

• Section A: General Contract Information: Identifies the contracting activity (AFLCMC/PZIBА), project name (Hight Temperature Black Body), purchase request number (FE230052680107), and estimated contract cost ($99,810.00).
• Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required: Details the need for one High Temperature Black Body system with specific characteristics: a temperature range from 300°C to 3,000°C, temperature stability of +/- 1°C, and a heat-up/cool-down time of less than 10 minutes. The system must include the blackbody, controller, and all necessary components for full operation.
• Section C: Justification for Soliciting from a Single Source or Brand Name: Cites FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) as authority. States that market research confirmed only Integrated Procurement Technologies (IPT) can satisfy the agency's needs due to the mandatory technical requirement for a temperature range up to 3,000°C.
• Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition: Describes market research conducted, including a Sources Sought Notice posted on SAM.gov from January 15, 2026, to January 30, 2026. One capability statement was received but deemed technically unacceptable.
• Section E: Steps to Preclude Future Single Source or Brand Name Awards: Indicates that future requirements will involve new market research to promote competition.
• Section F: Contracting Officer's Determination: Confirms that only a single source is reasonably available.

This document explains why the government is pursuing a single-source procurement for a specialized High Temperature Black Body system. Bidders interested in this type of equipment or who believe they could meet these specific technical requirements may find this information useful for understanding the procurement process and potential future opportunities.