Pressure Transducers

The Air Force Test Center, a component of the Department of the Air Force Materiel Command, is seeking sources for commercially available pressure transducers through this pre-solicitation notice issued on April 10, 2026. The Government requires pressure transducers capable of measuring hydrogen pressure across a range of 25–2,200 psi in both absolute and sealed gage operational modes, with the ability to withstand extreme environmental conditions including temperatures from -40°F to +265°F, 100% relative humidity, and mechanical shock of 20g with an 11-millisecond duration. Interested vendors must submit responses by April 17, 2026 at 1:00 PM Central Time via email to the contracting office, providing company information, SAM UEI number, technical solutions, budgetary estimates inclusive of delivery to Arnold Air Force Base, and projected delivery timelines. This notice serves purely for market research purposes to assess availability and technical capability among small and large businesses and does not constitute a formal solicitation, commitment, or offer to award a contract. No evaluation criteria have been established at this pre-solicitation stage, as the Government is conducting preliminary research to determine viable sources before issuing a formal solicitation.

The Government requires 54 units of pressure transducers meeting specific technical specifications including a total error band of 0.25% full scale output maximum, rated excitation of 8–32 VDC with maximum current of 25 mA, and full scale output of 4.0 VDC ±0.25 VDC. The Kulite manufacturer part number BME-76-1100 has been identified as an acceptable product, though the Government will also consider "or equal" commercially available alternatives meeting the stated specifications. This procurement is classified under NAICS code 334519 with a small business size standard of 600 employees, and no set-aside designation has been applied. The procurement carries a unit weight requirement of 110 grams and must feature a fully active four-arm Wheatstone bridge dielectrically isolated silicon pressure sensing principle with connection via PTIH-10-6P connector or equivalent. No budget range or contract value has been disclosed in this pre-solicitation notice, as the sources sought phase precedes formal pricing discussions.