RFI for Ultrasound Inspection Equipment

The Department of the Army National Guard has issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking potential sources for Ultrasound Nondestructive Inspection Equipment intended for use across multiple aircraft types. This special notice, posted on March 20, 2025, with a response deadline of April 18, 2025, is specifically targeting vendors capable of providing sophisticated ultrasound inspection systems. The RFI is being managed by the Air National Guard Readiness Center (ANGRC) Detachment 11 and the Air National Guard (ANG) Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) Test Center (AATC) Maintenance and Logistics Division. The opportunity falls under the Testing Laboratories and Services NAICS category and is classified under the Quality Control Measuring Tools product service code. The notice emphasizes information gathering and does not guarantee a contract award.

Contractors interested in responding must submit a comprehensive 10-page technical response via email to the Contract Specialist, Dormey Blankmann. The response must include a cover page with business details, a technical description of the proposed ultrasound inspection system, and specifics about the system's capabilities, including its ability to perform A, B, and C scans and identify structural defects in composite materials. The government is seeking systems that can conduct inspections without stripping painted surfaces and welcomes both commercial and non-developmental systems. Vendors must provide system pictures, special features, vendor certifications, and testing results to demonstrate their technical capabilities. The RFI explicitly states that no costs will be reimbursed for response preparation, and the primary goal is to gather market intelligence about potential ultrasound inspection equipment solutions for military aircraft maintenance and inspection purposes.