450kV Multi-Anode Flash X-Ray System
ID: FA910125QB035Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Irradiation Apparatus Manufacturing (334517)

PSC

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES TESTING AND INSPECTION (6635)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/d939a666fb4543c19a3c6b70086f4531/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Mar 24, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Updated Mar 24, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Due Apr 7, 2025, 9:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking information from qualified businesses regarding the procurement of a 450kV Multi-Anode Flash X-Ray System. This system must be capable of achieving a minimum of 8 captures/exposures with an interframe time of 3 microseconds and an exposure time of 500 nanoseconds or less, with delivery, installation, and training to be conducted at Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) in Arnold AFB, Tennessee. The Flash X-Ray System is critical for physical properties testing and inspection, supporting various defense-related applications. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their company information, technical data, and budgetary estimates to the primary contact, Haley Smith, at haley.smith.10@us.af.mil, or the secondary contact, Bailey Deason, at bailey.deason@us.af.mil, as this is a Sources Sought Notice for informational purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation.

Point(s) of Contact
Haley Smith
haley.smith.10@us.af.mil
Bailey Deason
bailey.deason@us.af.mil
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