SAM #N6893626Q5141

High Temperature Controlled Atmosphere Furnace Suite for NAWCWD China Lake

The Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD) at China Lake is seeking sources for a High Temperature, Controlled Atmosphere Furnace Suite to support composite materials research and development. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Navy, Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD), Composites Engineering Laboratory - Products/Services Requested: - High Temperature, Controlled Atmosphere Furnace Suite (1 suite) - Includes two furnace chambers: - One chamber with max temperature 1300°C (14.8 x 11.8 x 11.8 inch chamber) - One chamber with max temperature 2200°C (12 x 12 x 12 inch chamber) - Two vacuum systems (one per furnace) - Combined chiller - Combined or stacked combination cabinet(s) with power supply, PLC, and HMI control system(s) - Stainless steel double-walled water-cooled chambers, top loading with lift platforms - Copper water-cooled power feed-throughs, integrated radiation and heat shields - Vacuum capability to 10^-5 torr, inert gas connections (argon and nitrogen) - Safety interlocks - HMI with 24" touchscreen, Windows 10+ OS, and software for programming/monitoring - Critical spare parts included - Shipping FOB Destination to NAWCWD China Lake, CA - Training and Installation Services - Up to 2 days training at contractor facility prior to shipment - On-site installation and setup at NAWCWD - Up to 3 days on-site training at NAWCWD on safety, programming, and operation - 1-year warranty from commissioning date - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Precise temperature and atmosphere control for metal and ceramic composite processing - Integrated HMI/PLC systems for control and monitoring - CMMC Level 1 (FCI Self) anticipated - Delivery and installation at NAWCWD China Lake, CA - Interested parties should review the draft PWS and submit capability statements - No specific OEMs, vendors, or part numbers are mentioned in the documentation.

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The Weapons and Energetics Department of Naval Air Weapons Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD) China Lake intends to seek sources for a High Temperature, Controlled Atmosphere Furnace Suite in support of current and future capability for metal and ceramic-based composite materials research, development, testing, processing, and production.  The furnaces will heat treat metal and ceramic composite test articles and small- to mid-scale proof of concept parts.  The Composites Lab routinely prototypes parts of different composite materials and requires high temperature, controlled atmosphere furnaces within its laboratory workflow.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals; however, any firm believing it can fulfill the requirement identified above is encouraged to submit a written response to be received at the Contracting Office no later than the due date contained in this notice, which shall be considered by the agency.  Interested parties are also encouraged to review and provide comments or recommendations regarding the draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) as part of their response.  The written response shall reference solicitation number contained in this notice and provide a capability statement that clearly indicates the firm’s experience, assets, background, and ability to perform the required work without compromising the quality, accuracy, reliability, and schedule.

A Cyber Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 1 (FCI Self) is anticipated for this requirement.  If you disagree with the anticipated CMMC Level, please provide a rationale, and the recommended CMMC Level.

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