Thermal Vacuum Chamber and New Chiller Servicing and Installation
ID: FA860125Q0062Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8601 AFLCMC PZIOWRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433-5344, USA

NAICS

Metal Tank (Heavy Gauge) Manufacturing (332420)

PSC

ENVIRONMENTAL CHAMBERS AND RELATED EQUIPMENT (6636)

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https://sam.gov/opp/6aef4d1803f74acab765387d58daf6a2/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), is seeking to procure a Thermal Vacuum Chamber and associated chiller servicing and installation for the Wright-Patterson Air Force Institute of Technology in Ohio. The procurement involves restoring the chamber's vacuum capabilities and temperature ranges, ensuring compliance with NASA and military standards, and includes upgrading the control panel and servicing the chiller. This equipment is critical for testing flight hardware, and the contract is intended to be awarded on a sole source basis to ABBESS Instruments and Systems, Inc., which is uniquely qualified to meet the requirements outlined in the Statement of Work. Interested parties may submit capability statements or inquiries to Brian Algeo at brian.algeo.1@us.af.mil, with all correspondence required to follow specific email guidelines. The project timeline stipulates completion of crating and shipment within 60 days of contract award, with repairs and upgrades to be finalized within 10 weeks.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Brian Algeo
    brian.algeo.1@us.af.mil
    Candice Snow
    candice.snow@us.af.mil
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    SOW_TVC_21Feb25.pdf
    This Statement of Work outlines the requirements for servicing and upgrading a Thermal Vacuum Chamber (TVC) and its associated chiller, ensuring compliance with NASA and military standards for testing flight hardware. The contractor is tasked with restoring the chamber's ability to maintain a vacuum of less than 0.1 mTorr and temperatures ranging from -49 to +66 degrees Celsius. This includes resolving leaks, upgrading the control panel with modern systems, and ensuring the chiller operates effectively by replenishing refrigerants and checking for leaks. Additionally, custom crates must be provided for safe transport of the equipment. The project timeline stipulates that crating and shipment are to be completed within 60 days of contract award, with repairs and upgrades finished within 10 weeks. All equipment must be returned to the requesting agency within 30 days post-repair. The funding mechanism for payment will be through Wide Area Work Flow (WWAF). This document serves as a formal request for proposals aligned with federal and state contracting processes, focusing on rigorous standards and operational integrity paramount to aerospace applications.
    SSJ_TVC_Redacted.pdf
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