Ranges Optical Temperature Measurement System
ID: FA9101-25-SSRangesOpticalType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513)

PSC

COMBINATION AND MISCELLANEOUS INSTRUMENTS (6695)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/0f565cd727ab452a9b5de6f7c96fe853/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Department of the Air Force, is seeking information from potential vendors regarding the Ranges Optical Temperature Measurement System, as part of a Sources Sought Notice issued by the Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) in Tennessee. The objective is to assess the availability and technical capabilities of both small and large businesses to fulfill this requirement, which may lead to a firm-fixed-price contract based on the responses received. This procurement is crucial for ensuring accurate temperature measurements in various defense applications, and interested vendors are required to submit their capability packages, including company information and estimated pricing, by January 28, 2025. For further inquiries, vendors can contact Noah Bean at noah.bean.1@us.af.mil or Robert Mosley at robert.mosley.3@us.af.mil.

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    Noah Bean
    noah.bean.1@us.af.mil
    Robert Mosley
    robert.mosley.3@us.af.mil
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    Attachment 1 - DRAFT Technical Specifications.pdf
    This document outlines the requirements for obtaining the “Attachment 1 – DRAFT Technical Specifications” related to a federal RFP. To access this attachment, companies must have completed a basic NIST 800-171 self-assessment within the last three years, as verified through the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS). Contractors are advised to comply with 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM) regulations, emphasizing that Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) should not be shared with contractors lacking a valid NIST assessment. Companies wishing to request the technical specifications must email the Contracting Officer with their CAGE Code. Upon confirmation of compliance, the document will be provided via a secure DoD platform. This process underscores the importance of cybersecurity assessments in government contracts, ensuring that only qualified entities handle sensitive information in adherence to regulatory standards.
    Sources Sought Notice - Ranges Optical Temperature Measurement System.pdf
    The Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) at Arnold AFB, Tennessee, has issued a Sources Sought Notice to gauge interest and capability from potential vendors for a Ranges Optical Temperature Measurement System, as detailed in a draft technical specification. The government is considering a firm-fixed-price contract for this requirement, aimed at assessing both small and large businesses’ capabilities. Submission details include providing company information, business size classification, CAGE code, and comments on the technical specifications. Interested vendors should also outline available contract vehicles and submit a brief capability package along with an estimated total price for the acquisition. Responses must be submitted by January 28, 2025, to specified email addresses, and proprietary information should be marked accordingly. This notice serves for market research purposes only and is not a formal solicitation, with no guarantee of contracts or feedback to respondents. The primary objective is to inform future procurement strategies based on vendor interest and capabilities in meeting the specified technical needs.
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