Non-Invasive Spalling Detection

Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted

This opportunity was awarded. See its 2 award notices in the notice history.

Solicitation number
FA527024QA002
Agency
Pacific Air Forces Air Force, Department of Defense
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

NAICS code
541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
PSC
AJ14 General Science And Technology R&D Services; General Science And Technology; R&D Administrative Expenses
Place of performance
Kadena AB Okinawa 96367 Japan

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

Written by GovTribe AI ·

The 18th Contracting Squadron in Okinawa, Japan is seeking information on innovative and non-invasive spalling detection capabilities, particularly in a corrosive environment. The main objectives are to identify spalling faster, cheaper, and using non-invasive methods, with potential methods including the use of drones or AI machine learning. Responses to this request for information are to be submitted by 4:00 PM Japanese Standard Time, on 22 September 2023.

Services and products to be provided:

  1. Innovative spalling detection capabilities.
  2. Non-invasive methods for spalling detection.
  3. Faster and cheaper spalling detection solutions.
  4. Spalling detection using drones.
  5. Spalling detection using AI machine learning.

Notice text

As posted on SAM.gov.

I. DISCLAIMER

THIS NOTICE IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ONLY. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes – it does not constitute as a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. This RFI does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. Responses will be treated as information only and will not be evaluated as a proposal. Further, the Government is not at this time seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals. A return response from the government regarding RFI submissions is not guaranteed. The RFI respondees are advised that the Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI; all costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested party’s expense. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation from future announcements or contracts. Respondents should indicate which portions of their response are propriety and should mark accordingly. NOTE: This RFI is not associated with any previous or ongoing RFPs or Fair Opportunity Proposal Requests issued by the DAF.

II. BACKGROUND

The 18th Contracting Squadron in Okinawa, Japan is seeking sources that can provide innovative and non-invasive spalling detection capabilities. Spalling detection in the corrosive environment of the local regions is time consuming and cost-prohibitive. The main objectives are to identify spalling faster, cheaper, and using non-invasive methods. 

III. SPECIFIC INFORMATION OF INTEREST

We are looking for your innovative ways to conduct non-invasive spalling detection.  For example, spalling detection using drones or AI machine learning to detect spalling. Respondees please provide your capabilities in detecting spalling using non-invasive methods. 

All responses to this notice are to be submitted by 4:00 PM Japanese Standard Time, on 22 September 2023. Responses will be accepted via electronic means. Please submit responses to the below POC's.

Notice history

Notice Type Posted
Military Family Housing (MFH) Grounds Maintenance Latest Award Notice
Munitions Area (MUNS) Grounds Maintenance Award Notice
Military Family Housing (MFH) and Munitions Area (MUNS) Grounds Maintenance Latest solicitation Solicitation
Non-Invasive Spalling Detection This notice · Original Pre-Solicitation

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