Sources Sought Notice - Balance Block

The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Test Center seeks sources for the production of a new balance block. Interested vendors must reference the provided technical drawings for specifications and match the material properties of a previously used Nationally #14. Vendors must provide all material and heat treat certifications, inspection reports, and documentation. Responses are due by December 5, 2023 and will be evaluated based on the vendor's ability to meet the technical requirements, provide the required certifications, and deliver the finished product to Arnold AFB in Tennessee.

There is no set-aside designation for this requirement. Interested vendors should have the capability to produce precision machined parts from specialty alloys and heat treat to tight tolerances. Current contractors or previous incumbents were not named. The estimated total price to meet this requirement should be included in responses. Key details include matching the material properties of Nationally #14 and delivering the finished balance blocks to Arnold AFB in Tennessee by the date(s) to be negotiated under any resulting contract.