Coaxial Thermocouple Requirement
ID: FA9101-25CoaxialThermocoupleType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519)

PSC

PRESSURE, TEMPERATURE, AND HUMIDITY MEASURING AND CONTROLLING INSTRUMENTS (6685)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/4344a1f25e9441dd8608815ff807b9e2/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking vendors capable of supplying Coaxial Thermocouples for use in the AEDC Tunnel 9's hypervelocity testing environment. The procurement aims to identify suppliers who can meet specific technical specifications, including NIST-traceable Type-E materials and precise dimensions, to support specialized military applications. This opportunity may lead to a potential five-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract, with submissions due by January 10, 2025. Interested vendors should contact Robert Mosley at robert.mosley.3@us.af.mil for further details and are encouraged to submit a capabilities statement outlining their qualifications and experience.

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    Robert Mosley
    robert.mosley.3@us.af.mil
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    FA9101-25CoaxialThermocouple - Sources Sought Final.pdf
    The Department of the Air Force is conducting market research for vendors capable of supplying Coaxial Thermocouples for use in the AEDC Tunnel 9's hypervelocity testing environment. This notice, classified as a Sources Sought, aims to evaluate potential suppliers who can deliver products meeting specific technical specifications, including NIST-traceable Type-E materials and precise dimensions. The outcome will inform the procurement approach for a potential five-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract, which might involve single-source acquisitions or set-asides for small businesses. Eligible vendors, registered under NAICS Code 334519, are encouraged to submit a capabilities statement detailing their ability to provide the necessary thermocouples, including product specifications, lead-time for delivery, budgetary pricing, and prior experience in similar applications. The submission deadline is January 10, 2025, and respondents are reminded that this announcement is informational and does not obligate the government to award contracts. The entire process underscores the importance of finding reliable commercial off-the-shelf items for specialized military applications while adhering to regulatory requirements in procurement.
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