Opportunity
SAM #DJA-26-ALAB-PR-0504
Sole Source Rebuild of Fire Research Laboratory Conditioning Chamber by EGC
Buyer
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
Posted
July 24, 2026
Respond By
July 28, 2026
Identifier
DJA-26-ALAB-PR-0504
NAICS
333415, 334512
This opportunity involves a sole source procurement for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) to rebuild the Fire Research Laboratory's large conditioning chamber. - Government Buyer: - Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), Department of Justice - Office of Management Acquisition Management Division, Mission Support Branch - OEM Highlight: - Environment Growth Chambers (EGC) is the original equipment manufacturer and sole provider capable of retrofitting the chamber - Products and Services Requested: - Replacement of major mechanical components and controller for the large conditioning chamber - Installation of a Siemens-based PLC with HMI screen and paperless data logging - New desiccant dryer and steam boiler systems - New air-cooled refrigeration system with CFC-free refrigerant - Upgrade of fluorescent lighting to LED vapor-proof fixtures - Installation and configuration by certified EGC technician, including packing, freight, and tariff charges - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Only EGC can retrofit new controllers to the current chamber design - Sole source justification based on EGC's status as the original manufacturer - No specific part numbers or quantities provided - Period of Performance: - 12 months from date of award
Description
The Bureau of ATF intends to negotiate a sole source award with Environment Growth Chambers (EGC) Dba Integrated Development MFG Co of Chagrin Fall, OH to replace the major mechanical components and controllers of the Fire Research Laboratory’s large conditioning chamber. EGC is the sole provider of the controlled Environment room and is the only company that can retrofit the new controllers to the current design. The vendor sole source letter dated 5/28/26 documents the rationale for this sole source requirement.
This sole source notice is issued IAW RFO 6.103-1, Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS.