UPGRADE TWO (2) AUTOCLAVES 8FT x 20FT AND 15FT x 45FT TO BE USED FOR COMPOSITE CURING
ID: SPE4A8-25-Q-0011Type: Sources Sought
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Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCYDLA AVIATIONRICHMOND, VA, 23237, USA

NAICS

Industrial Process Furnace and Oven Manufacturing (333994)

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https://sam.gov/opp/46e24214b11343d1b9a6b77faa987668/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA Aviation), is seeking contractors to upgrade two autoclaves (8FT x 20FT and 15FT x 45FT) for composite curing at the Fleet Readiness Center East in Cherry Point, North Carolina. The procurement includes the upgrade and gas conversion of the autoclaves, along with training, technical data, installation, IUID tagging, and shipping. These autoclaves are critical for the manufacturing processes involving composite materials, which are essential in various defense applications. Interested parties should note that the solicitation is expected to be issued on January 31, 2025, and can be accessed via the DLA Intranet Bid Board System (DIBBS). For further inquiries, contact Randell Hardy at randell.hardy@dla.mil or call 804-279-5292.

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    Randell Hardy
    (804) 279-5292
    randell.hardy@dla.mil
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