Thermal Vacuum Chamber System
ID: N00161USNACHAMBERType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVSUP FLT LOG CTR NORFOLKNORFOLK, VA, 23511-3392, USA

NAICS

Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513)

PSC

ENVIRONMENTAL CHAMBERS AND RELATED EQUIPMENT (6636)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/f6095887828e4032b73145c695b975c6/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk, is seeking qualified vendors to provide a thermal-vacuum chamber system for the United States Naval Academy's (USNA) plasma research and education program. This procurement aims to enhance hands-on education for students involved in CubeSat-scale projects and facilitate advanced research in space plasma propulsion, requiring a system that includes a vacuum chamber, cold plate, pumps, gate valves, and supporting software. The selected contractor will collaborate closely with USNA to ensure the system meets specific educational and research needs, with deliverables expected by August 1, 2025. Interested parties should submit their organization information and capability statements electronically to Claudette Jones at claude.j.jones.civ@us.navy.mil by the specified deadline, with the anticipated contract type being Firm-Fixed Price under NAICS code 334513.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Claudette Jones
    (757) 758-0689
    claudette.j.jones.civ@us.navy.mil
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    1.20 RFI .pdf
    The Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk is conducting market research through a Request for Information (RFI) to find qualified sources capable of providing a thermal-vacuum chamber for the United States Naval Academy's (USNA) plasma research and education program. This system, required within six months of contract award, will enhance hands-on education for students involved in CubeSat-scale projects and facilitate advanced space plasma propulsion research. Key components needed for the system include a vacuum chamber, cold plate, pumps, gate valves, supporting software, and necessary technical documentation. Interested vendors must submit their organization information and a capability statement detailing relevant past work, company profile, and small business status. The eligible NAICS code is 334513, and the contract type is anticipated to be Firm-Fixed Price. Responses must be submitted electronically, and proprietary information will be protected. This RFI serves as a preliminary step before any formal solicitation, aiming to gather insights without committing the government to a contract.
    Performance Work Statement Draft.pdf
    The United States Naval Academy (USNA) aims to enhance its plasma research and education by acquiring a thermal-vacuum chamber system for the Aerospace Engineering Department. This system is crucial for advancing electric propulsion research and facilitating student projects related to CubeSats. The thermal-vacuum chamber will support a range of experiments using various gases typical of electric propulsion systems. The acquisition includes a vacuum chamber, cold plate, roughing pump, turbomolecular pump system, cryopump, and associated valves and controls. Key specifications include dimensions for the vacuum chamber, compatibility with gases, and performance metrics such as maintaining a vacuum level below 1 μTorr. The contractor will work closely with USNA to ensure the design meets specific educational and research needs, with deliverables due by August 1, 2025. Acceptance testing will ensure the system meets defined performance standards, emphasizing the importance of quality assurance throughout the procurement process. This initiative illustrates USNA's commitment to advancing space research capabilities and providing valuable hands-on experience to its students.
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