Schneider-Kreuznach ruggedized lenses
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 (AFTC/PZZF) is soliciting quotes for Schneider-Kreuznach ruggedized lenses for CTF ground support related to A/C Flight Test requirements. This is a Firm Fixed-Price purchase order, designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Responses are due by June 17, 2026.
Scope of Work
This combined synopsis/solicitation seeks specific brand-name ruggedized lenses:
- CINEGON COMPACT LENS, RUGGEDIZED, 16MM IMAGE CIRCLE (Part# 27-1991910: 1400, 10MM, 1" FORMAT, C-MOUNT, F/1.9)
- CITRINE 1.8/4.8mm C-R Lens (Part #: 27-1058930) Delivery and acceptance will be at Edwards AFB, CA 93524.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Request for Quote - RFQ)
- Solicitation Number: FA930226Q0070
- Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed-Price
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (100%)
- NAICS Code: 423410 (Photographic Equipment And Accessories) with a size standard of 200 employees.
- Published Date: June 11, 2026
- Questions Due: June 15, 2026, 12:00 PM PDT
- Responses Due: June 17, 2026, 1:00 PM PST
Submission & Evaluation
Offerors must submit a complete quote and technical capability statement via email. Quotes must include SAM UEI, TIN, CAGE Code, Contractor Name, Payment Terms, Point of Contact, Email, Warranty, Offer Expiration Date, FOB Destination (Edwards AFB, CA), and Estimated Delivery Lead Time. Evaluation will be based on a Best Value Trade-off, considering:
- Technical Acceptability (more important than Price)
- Price Failure to provide a full response may result in an unresponsive quote. The government will award to the responsible offeror whose quote is responsive and most advantageous.
Additional Notes
This acquisition is under the authority of FAR 11.204(a)(2)(ii) for "Items peculiar to one manufacturer." All provisions and clauses, including FAR 52.212-1 (Instructions to Offerors) and FAR 52.212-2 (Evaluation – Commercial Items), are incorporated by reference and accessible at acquisition.gov/far-overhaul. Deliveries are scheduled for 4 weeks from the date of award receipt. Contact: Jaymi Taplin (jaymi.taplin@us.af.mil) or Terence Vickers (terence.vickers@us.af.mil).