Space Systems Research Center Thermal Chamber

SOURCES SOUGHT:  THIS IS NOT A NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR QUOTATION BUT INFORMATION, PLANNING AND POSTING PURPOSES ONLY!  This notice does not constitute a commitment by the Government.  All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary and the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government.

The Request for Quotation (RFQ) number is FA700022Q0071 and shall be used to reference any written responses to this sources sought.

The USAF Academy 10th Contracting Squadron anticipates a requirement that is being considered under a small business set-aside program.  The North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) Code proposed 334515.  Size standard: # of Employees 750.

Product Description: Space System Research Thermal Chamber

REQUIREMENT DESCRIPTION: A thermal chamber that allows for mechanical and/or electronic parts to be tested in a chamber at specified temperature and humidity ranges. A machine with the requested capability will allow for the Space Systems Research Center to test parts, components and subsystems for research satellites, qualifying them for launch and flight/operation in space. The dimensions of these spacecraft are typically within a 24” x 28” x 38” envelope.

SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS/REQUIREMENT SPECIFICATIONS:

1. Chamber Requirements
   • Internal volume: 16 ft^3
   • External volume: No taller than 85”
   • Temperature range: -84 deg C to +114 deg C
   • Temperature ramp rate: 3-5 deg C per minute
   • Water filtration system, to include filter and demineralizer, included
   • Dry air purge system included
   • Access panels for routing of cables
   • Window to see device under test
2. Footprint and Power Requirements
   • Power: 230 V, single phase, 60 Hz
   • Max current: 50 Amp

Include in your capabilities package/email your UEI/Cage Code, and System for Award Management expiration date, and any related specifications/drawings.

We are interested in any size business that is capable of meeting this requirement.

Market research is being conducted to determine interest, capability, and socio-economic category of potential sources for the requirement. 

All interested firms shall submit a capabilities package that overtly demonstrates company capabilities-indicating examples of commercial sales-and product specifications related to this effort. 

Also indicate if you are the manufacturer, or provide the name and size of the manufacturer of the product(s) you will be supplying.  Respondents are further requested to indicate their status as a Foreign-owned/foreign-controlled firm and any contemplated us of foreign national employees on this effort.

Respondents may provide, if any, additional feedback that would help us provide more clarity within the requirement/promote further competition

NOTE:

Responses to this sources sought shall state if they are a supplier/distributor or manufacturer.

Please note:  All contractors doing business with the Federal Government must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database.  The website for registration is www.sam.gov.

Responses may be submitted electronically to the following e-mail address: david.seyfried.2@us.af.mil

Telephone responses will not be accepted.

RESPONSES ARE DUE NO LATER THAN 8 August 2022 at 12:00 pm MDT.

Future information about this acquisition, including issuance of a quotation and/or applicable amendments, will be issued through sam.gov.  Interested parties are responsible for ensuring they have the most up-to-date information regarding this acquisition.