NGC
Open Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- WA2026
- Agency
-
Lifecycle Management Center
Air Force Materiel Command, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 336411 Aircraft Manufacturing
- PSC
- Not on record
- Place of performance
- Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio 45433, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Lifecycle Management Center (AFLCMC/WAR), F-22 Division, is conducting a sources sought/Request for Information to identify qualified firms capable of developing next-generation hydrogenated, dielectric cooling fluid by November 3, 2026. No set-aside applies.
The fluid must consist of a synthetic, hydrocarbon base oil with suitable additives. The Government seeks improved heat transfer capability through one or more enhanced fluid properties: current specifications include density (0.789–0.800), thermal conductivity (3.0–4.5 × 10⁴ cal-cm/s-cm² °C across temperature ranges), specific heat (0.48–0.65), and coefficient of thermal expansion (8.1 × 10⁴ cm³/cm³ °C). Responses must address experience with hydrogenated dielectric coolant fluids, testing performed, non-proprietary properties, previous applications, environmental and toxicity considerations, and technical rationale for capability improvements.
Responses, limited to 12 single-sided pages in Adobe Acrobat format with 10-point minimum font, must be submitted electronically to Erzsi Easthon and Anaiya Taylor by 1700 EST on November 3, 2026. Submissions must include company information (name, address, point of contact, CAGE code, DUNS number, phone, email, website), NAICS code classification, employee count relative to the 1500-employee size standard, small business certifications status, SAM registration confirmation, and domestic ownership verification. Only United States companies are eligible. The RFI does not constitute a formal solicitation, does not guarantee contract opportunities or compensation for response costs, and all submitted materials become Government property. NAICS 336411 (Aircraft Manufacturing).
Notice text
The Modernization Branch of the F-22 Division (AFLCMC/WAR) is exploring the market for qualified firms to provide next-generation hydrogenated, dielectric cooling fluid. The material shall consist of a synthetic, hydrocarbon base oil with suitable additives as needed. This Sources Sought/RFI is looking for information on improved heat transfer capability. While calculating exact forced convection heat transfer requires parameters outside of fluid properties (e.g. velocity, pipe diameter, etc.), the F-22 Division seeks to improve one or more fluid properties that correlate to improved heat transfer capability. Current coolant density, thermal conductivity, specific heat values, and coefficient of thermal expansion are listed within the attachment to this RFI.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| F-22 Next-Generation Coolant RFI.pdf |
Similar open opportunities
| Opportunity | Agency | Set-aside | Responses due |
|---|---|---|---|
| F-22 CRR | AFLCMC Hill AFB | No set-aside | |
| FD2030-26-00796 | Aviation | No set-aside |
On GovTribe
Work this opportunity
- Track it in your pipeline
- Find teaming partners
- Similar opportunities
- Ask GovTribe AI about this opportunity