Strain Gage
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 is conducting a Sources Sought to identify capable small and large businesses for the provision of commercial strain gages as detailed in the Technical Specification Sheet. This market research aims to determine availability and technical capability. Responses are due by April 15, 2026, at 1:00 PM CT.
Purpose & Scope
This notice seeks information from interested sources to meet the Government's requirement for specific commercial equipment. The primary goal is to assess market interest and the technical ability of potential vendors to supply strain gages that adhere to precise technical specifications.
Key Requirements
The required strain gages must meet the following technical specifications:
- Quantity: 6 - 12 units
- Wavelength: 1550 nm
- Strain Sensing: ~1.2 pm/micro strain
- Sensing Length: ~1 mm
- Peak Reflectivity: > 70%
- Fastening Method: Epoxy
- Connector Type: FC Type Connector
- Cable Length: Minimum 1m Delivery is required to Arnold AFB, TN.
Submission Requirements
Interested companies must provide the following information:
- Company Information (Name, Address, Phone, Point of Contact Email)
- System for Award Management (SAM) Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) Number
- A technical solution demonstrating how the stated requirements will be met
- A budgetary estimate, inclusive of delivery to Arnold AFB
- Projected delivery time after receipt of a purchase order
Eligibility & NAICS
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 334513 (Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables), with a Small Business size standard of 750 employees.
Key Dates & Contacts
- Response Deadline: April 15, 2026, at 1:00 PM Central Time (CT)
- Published Date: April 6, 2026
- Submission Method: Email responses to Ms. Lindsay Jones (lindsay.jones.5@us.af.mil) and Ms. Brooke Vandeman (brooke.vandeman@us.af.mil).
Important Notes
This is a Sources Sought Notice for planning purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Quote or a solicitation. The Government is not committed to award a contract as a result of this notice, nor will it pay for any costs incurred in preparing responses.