One (1) Vacuum Furnace Upgrade to achieve Aerospace Material Specifications (AMS) for stainless steel processing

DLA Aviation intends to issue a request for quote (RFQ) in accordance with FAR 13.5. This is notice of the Government’s intent to issue a firm-fixed price contract under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) and implemented by FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(ii)(A), Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 48 CFR 12.603. The award shall be based on lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) evaluation criteria.

Description of requirements: One (1) Vacuum Furnace Upgrade to achieve Aerospace Material Specifications (AMS) for stainless steel processing in accordance with Technical Specification VIBB 26-13-1203. Performance period/completion 168 days after receipt of order. FOB Destination; Inspection and Acceptance at Destination. Destination is Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma City, OK. The complete technical data package VIBB 26-13-1203 including machine, Training, Technical Data, IUID Tags, Rigging, Installation, and Shipping requirements will be included as a part of the solicitation.

THIS IS A SOLICITATION NOTICE ONLY. SPE4A8-26-Q-0027 is anticipated to be issued on or around 10 April 2026. A copy of the written solicitation will be available via the DLA DIBBS website at https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/Solicitations. To obtain a copy of the solicitation, enter the solicitation number you wish to download in the DIBBS Global Solicitation Search box on the right side of the screen and click “Go”.  The DIBBS Global Solicitation Search box will extend downward with results.  Next to “RFP/IFB/other RFQ Records,” click the blue line “1 Click to view.”  Solicitations are in portable document format (PDF).  To download and view these documents you will need the latest version of Adobe Acrobat reader.  This software is available free at https://www.adobe.com.

All responsible sources may submit a proposal sufficient to determine capability which may be considered by the agency. Proposals must be submitted not later than the closing date and time as listed.  All respondents shall be registered in the System for Award Management website (https://www.sam.gov).  All proposals received after the closing date listed shall be considered “late” and may not be considered for award.