Ruggedized Pressure Scanners
ID: FA910125SCANNERSType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA9101 AEDC PKP PROCRMNT BRARNOLD AFB, TN, 37389-1332, USA

NAICS

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

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https://sam.gov/opp/11cad642358040a882c14f773d985321/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking sources for ruggedized pressure scanners to replace existing systems at Arnold Air Force Base in Tennessee. The procurement aims to identify both small and large businesses capable of providing a commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) solution that meets specific technical requirements, including time-stamping capabilities and Ethernet communication with government systems. This initiative is crucial for upgrading the Air Force's ground test facilities to enhance operational efficiency and reliability. Interested vendors must submit their capabilities and relevant company information by 1:00 PM Central Time on October 16, 2024, to the primary contact, Haley Smith, at haley.smith.10@us.af.mil, with no funding allocated for preparation costs.

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    Haley Smith
    haley.smith.10@us.af.mil
    Brooke Vandeman
    brooke.vandeman@us.af.mil
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    Attachment 1 - DRAFT Techncial Specifications (partial).pdf
    The government seeks a commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) solution to replace its aging ruggedized pressure scanner, which is essential for operation within the ground test facilities at AEDC. The new scanner must be capable of time-stamping data in relation to a government-provided master time source via IEEE-1588 PTP v2. Key requirements include the ability to support calibration while installed, accommodate forced reference pressures for differential internal sensors, and enable Ethernet (IEEE-802.3) communication with the government's host computer. This initiative underscores the government’s effort to upgrade its testing facilities with reliable and advanced technology to meet operational demands effectively.
    Sources Sought Notice.pdf
    The Air Force Test Center's Installation Contracting Division is issuing a Sources Sought Notice to identify businesses capable of providing ruggedized pressure scanners, as outlined in the DRAFT Technical Specifications attached. The intent is to replace current systems at Arnold Air Force Base in Tennessee. This notice serves purely informational purposes, emphasizing that it is not a formal solicitation nor a commitment to contract. Businesses, both small and large, are invited to submit their capabilities and relevant company details by 1:00 PM Central Time on October 16, 2024, via email. The anticipated NAICS Code for this procurement is 334513, which pertains to the manufacturing of instruments for measuring and controlling industrial processes. Responses are strictly voluntary, and no funding is allocated for preparation costs. Key submission details include company contact information and specifications of potential items that meet or can be adapted to meet the requirements.
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