RFI_for_HPSA.pdf

NOTICE TYPE: SOURCES SOUGHT

THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) IS ISSUED AS MARKET RESEARCH. ALL REQUIREMENTS IDENTIFIED IN THIS RFI ARE TENTATIVE AND WILL BE FINALIZED PRIOR TO THE RELEASE OF

ANY SOLICITATION.

THE GOVERNMENT DOES NOT INTEND TO AWARD A CONTRACT OR PURCHASE ORDER ON THE BASIS OF

THIS RFI OR TO OTHERWISE PAY FOR THE INFORMATION SOLICITED.

The information provided is entirely voluntary and will not impact the ability to bid on future requirements. This RFI is for planning purposes only and shall not be considered a request for proposal (RFP), request for quote (RFQ) or as an obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any products or services.

The information you provide may be utilized by Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) in developing its acquisition strategy. The information resulting from this RFI may be included in one or more solicitations.

The results of this RFI will assist in making the determination of whether or not this acquisition will be full and open or set aside for small businesses. Additionally, responses to this RFI will be used to determine if it is appropriate to procure the items listed on a Brand Name basis. All responses shall include the following information:

Company Name:

Contact Info: Phone _____________________ email: ____________________________

Business Size (Small or Large): ___________________________________

CAGE Code: _________________________________________

Size Standard (NAICS 332710 – Machine Shop)

Details on which line items your company is able to provide and any restrictions applicable.

AEDC is seeking capable U.S. sources with capability to provide the supplies listed in this announcement.

All replies to this RFI are to be provided to the Contracting Point of Contact (POC), LaLonnie Saltzman, lalonnie.saltzman@us.af.mil. All responses to this RFI must be received No Later Than (NLT) 2 August 2018 at 2:00 p.m., Central Time.

mailto:lalonnie.saltzman@us.af.mil

The following list of parts is provided as a part of this RFI.

Responses do not need to address all line items. Potential offerors that can supply any of the items below can respond for one or more line item. DO NOT SUBMIT QUOTES AT THIS TIME.

1. CLIN 0001: High Pressure Section Adapter

AEDC requires 1 (one) replacement barrel section known as the High Pressure Section Adapter (HPSA), which must meet the following specifications:

• 144” long HPSA barrel, manufactured with 15” outer diameters with one unthreaded end boss that is 20” outer diameter and 15” long, and a 3.300” bore from heat treated 4340 steel material.

• Tubular steel forging

• Heat treated

• Precision machined

• Delivery Schedule: 30 September 2018

2. CLIN 0002: High Pressure Section Adapter - Collar

AEDC requires 1 (one) High Pressure Section Adapter Collar. The collar is for use with High Pressure Section Adapter (Barrel) components. The collar provides an adjustable inner sleeve paired with each nut for securely coupling barrel sections together under high stress conditions. The Collar must meet the following specifications:

• Manufactured from vacuum processed alloy steel, 4340 material.

• Tubular steel forgings

• Heat treated

• Precision machined

• Delivery Schedule: 30 October 2018