USAFA: Quantum Demonstration/Experiment System (Amendment 4)

The United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) is seeking a commercial vendor to supply a Quantum Demonstration/Experiment System that includes a Time Correlation/Time Tagging (TCSPC) subsystem and a Fast Single Photon Detector, meeting the specifications listed in Attachment 1 (Salient Characteristics v3). This is a 100 % Small Business Set‑Aside, firm‑fixed‑price RFQ. The system will be delivered FOB destination to USAFA, Colorado, and must be new, not refurbished or gray‑market. The award will be a purchase order; the contract is expected to be a single‑source award after evaluating technical capability, past performance, and price (technical factors weighted more heavily). The solicitation includes mandatory Buy‑American certification and requires a warranty covering parts and labor. • Solicitation ID: FA700026Q0057 (Amendment 4, dated 31 Aug 2026) • Product: Quantum Demonstration/Experiment System (TCSPC + Fast Single Photon Detector) • Contract type: Firm‑Fixed‑Price, single‑order purchase (small‑business set‑aside) • Delivery location: USAFA, CO 80840 (FOB destination) • Quote submission deadline: 02 Sep 2026 2:00 PM MDT (email) • Questions due: 11 Aug 2026 2:00 PM MDT (email) • Evaluation criteria: Technical capability (salient characteristics), past performance, then price • Buy‑American requirement and warranty needed • No pre‑bid meeting or site visit required