Sources Sought Notice for Temperature Control System
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- SS1301262938
- Agency
-
Naval Supply Systems Command
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- PSC
- 6640 Laboratory Equipment And Supplies
- Place of performance
- Annapolis, Maryland 21402, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk, Virginia is seeking qualified sources to provide a Temperature Control System for the Space Systems and Engineering Laboratory at the United States Naval Academy. The procurement involves a specialized chiller/heater system capable of supporting thermal-vacuum chamber operations for satellite and plasma propulsion research, with stringent technical requirements including a temperature range of -50°C to 150°C, heating/cooling rates of 2°C per minute, and temperature control accuracy of 0.05-0.15°C. The system must operate on 480V, 3-phase power, be water-cooled, use silicone-based working fluid, and include comprehensive deliverables such as the chiller/heater unit, working fluids, supporting software, cables, hoses, flanges, and technical documentation. This sources sought notice requires capability statements and rough order of magnitude estimates that clearly demonstrate compliance with all specifications outlined in the statement of work. Responses must be submitted via email to ashley.n.steele8.civ@us.navy.mil by 9:00 AM EST on July 9, 2025.
This opportunity does not utilize any set-aside designations and is classified under NAICS code 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,000 employees. The government anticipates awarding a single firm fixed-price contract with a required delivery date of September 30, 2025. The system will support the Naval Academy Small Satellite Program and enable CubeSat-scale research and advanced space plasma propulsion experiments. Respondents must provide detailed company information including CAGE code, SAM registration status, business size classification, and identify any existing government contract vehicles such as GSA or SeaPort-NxG that could be utilized. No specific contract value or budget range has been disclosed in this preliminary market research phase.
Notice text
Sources Sought Notice
The Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk, Virginia is seeking information on qualified and experienced sources for planning purposes in an effort to derive a contract vehicle that will provide one Temperature Control System for the Space Systems and Engineering Laboratory at the United States Naval Academy. The required delivery date is September 30, 2025.
It is anticipated that a single firm fixed priced contract action will be awarded. It is anticipated that this requirement, if solicited, will be under NAICS code 334516 with a size standard of 1,000. This proposed contract vehicle shall provide all of the items notated in the statement of work that is attached.
Subject to FAR Clause 52.215-3, entitled "Solicitation for Information of Planning Purpose," this announcement constitutes a sources sought synopsis for written information only. This is not a solicitation announcement for proposals and no contract will be awarded from this announcement. This sources sought notice is not to be construed in any way as a commitment by the Government, nor will the Government pay for the information submitted in response.
Please see the attached draft statement of work.
SUBMISSION:
NAVSUP FLC Norfolk is requesting capability statements and rough order of magnitude estimates. This is a sources sought notice only to identify potential sources capable of providing the material. Information will be used for planning purposes only. Capability statements and rough order of magnitude estimates should clearly state that items meet all of the specifications listed in the statement of work.
Responses should be emailed to ashley.n.steele8.civ@us.navy.mil and by 09:00am EST 9 July 2025. Respondents will not be notified of the results and the Government is not required to answer any questions submitted in regards to this sources sought notice. Please note the information within this pre-solicitation synopsis will be updated and/or may change prior to an official synopsis/solicitation, if any.
All requests for further information must be made in writing via email. Telephone requests for additional information will not be honored. All questions and answers regarding this RFI/Sources Sought Notice will be posted as updates to this notice.
Reponses to this Sources Sought request shall reference the Sources Sought number (SS1301262938) and shall include the following information in this format:
- Company name, address, Point of Contact name, phone number, and email address.
- Contractor and Government Entity (CAGE) Code.
- Statement as to whether business is actively registered in the System for Award Management (www.beta.sam.gov)
- Size of business - Large Business, Small Business, Small Disadvantage, 8(a), Hubzone, Woman-owned and/or Veteran-owned based on the applicable NAICS.
- If the items/services can be obtained from an existing Government contract vehicle, to include GSA or SeaPort-NxG, provide the applicable contract number.
DISCLAIMER: This is not a contract, request for proposal, a promise to contract, or a commitment of any kind on the part of the Government. The Navy will not assume liability for costs incurred by an attendee or for travel expenses or marketing efforts; therefore, attendee cost in response to this notice is not considered an allowable direct charge to the Government.
Proprietary information should be clearly marked. The requested information is for planning and market research purposes only and will not be publicly released.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 1.03 Statement of Work.pdf |
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