USAFA Anechoic Chamber Modernization
ID: FA700025Q0024Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA7000 10 CONS LGCUSAF ACADEMY, CO, 80840-2303, USA

NAICS

Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515)

PSC

ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC PROPERTIES MEASURING AND TESTING INSTRUMENTS (6625)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/de86aee97f194d68aa02ec23b947e6ce/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Jan 8, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Feb 5, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Jan 17, 2025, 5:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, through the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA), is seeking vendors capable of modernizing its Anechoic Chamber, which is critical for electromagnetic testing and research. The project involves replacing deteriorating foam absorbers and related equipment to ensure accuracy and safety during training in antenna theory and electronic warfare. Key requirements include the installation of high-performance, closed-cell polystyrene absorbers with a minimum lifespan of 25 years, as well as durable walkway absorbers and technical specifications for an electric antenna stand and turntable. Interested vendors should contact Ronald Wilson at ronald.wilson.26@us.af.mil or Brianna Morphis at brianna.morphis@us.af.mil for further information, as this Sources Sought notice is part of preliminary market research and does not obligate the government to solicit proposals at this stage.

Point(s) of Contact
Ronald Wilson
ronald.wilson.26@us.af.mil
Brianna Morphis
brianna.morphis@us.af.mil
Files
Title
Posted
Sources Sought_Anechoic Chamber_FA700025Q0024.pdf
Feb 5, 2025, 7:06 PM UTC
The United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) has issued a Sources Sought Request for Information (RFI) to identify vendors capable of providing services for an Anechoic Chamber, essential for electromagnetic testing and research. The chamber, used for training in fields like antenna theory and electronic warfare, requires the replacement of deteriorating foam absorbers and related equipment due to compromised accuracy and safety. Key requirements include the installation of high-performance, closed-cell polystyrene absorbers, designed for a minimum 25-year lifespan, resistant to environmental degradation and damage. The installation must ensure comprehensive coverage of the chamber's surfaces and include durable walkway absorbers for personnel access. Further specifications detail the technical standards for an electric antenna stand and turntable, both of which must meet quality control benchmarks and demonstrate effective operational capabilities across specified temperature ranges and electrical standards. This RFI serves as a preliminary step for market research and does not obligate the government to solicit proposals at this stage, while also indicating that any future solicitations will be announced via the Contract Opportunities website (sam.gov). Interested vendors are encouraged to respond to demonstrate their capabilities relative to these requirements.
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