Heated Air Supply – Market Intelligence Request

The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Test Center is conducting market intelligence research to identify qualified vendors capable of designing, installing, and testing a Heated Air Supply system for the SL-3 test facility at Arnold Air Force Base, Tennessee. The project requires vendors to demonstrate technical expertise in designing and managing high-pressure, temperature-controlled air systems with industrial heaters, as well as proficiency in system design integration methodologies including Preliminary Design Reviews, Critical Design Reviews, and System Readiness Reviews. Vendors must provide information regarding their technical capabilities, budgetary estimates for both a prototype phase and full project execution, and demonstrate compliance with 10 U.S.C. 4022 "Appropriate Use of Authority" requirements by identifying whether they qualify as a nontraditional defense contractor, nonprofit participant, small business, or can provide one-third non-Federal funding. All responses must address NIST SP 800-171 compliance, and vendors are required to submit their CAGE code by February 12, 2026, to validate compliance before accessing technical performance documents. Market Intelligence responses are due by close of business on February 24, 2026, with an extended deadline of March 6, 2026, following the first amendment.

This is not a formal request for proposal and does not guarantee contract award; it represents the Government's initial market research phase. No set-aside designations have been applied to this procurement. The contract will be performed under NAICS Code 541330 (Engineering Services), and system delivery is required by the fourth quarter of Fiscal Year 2028. The Government will receive Unlimited Data Rights to all contractor-provided technical data, analysis, and documentation. While specific award values are not disclosed in the market intelligence phase, vendors must submit budgetary estimates covering design, procurement, fabrication, installation, inspection, testing, and checkout activities for the complete heated air supply system. The Statement of Objectives emphasizes providing contractors maximum flexibility to innovatively manage schedule, performance, risks, and subcontracts while maintaining government visibility into project execution and deliverables.