The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA Aviation), is seeking contractors to provide four horizontal vacuum furnaces along with two motorized loading carts. The procurement includes comprehensive requirements such as training, engineering support, technical data, and installation services, all in accordance with the specified Purchase Description VIBB 23-30-1331 dated October 3, 2023. These furnaces are critical for metal heat treating processes at the Fleet Readiness Center East located at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina. Interested parties should note that the solicitation is expected to be issued on February 14, 2025, and can be accessed via the DLA Intranet Bid Board System (DIBBS). For further inquiries, contact Randell Hardy at randell.hardy@dla.mil or by phone at 804-279-5292.