# SAM #FA9101VRF

Sources Sought: Commercial Vacuum Relief Furnace for Arnold AFB

**Buyer:** AETC PKP Procurement Branch
**Posted:** September 25, 2026
**Respond By:** October 02, 2026
**Identifier:** FA9101VRF
**NAICS:** 333994, 333414, 333415

The Air Force Test Center at Arnold Air Force Base is seeking information from industry regarding the supply of a commercial Vacuum Relief Furnace for heat treating applications.
- Government Buyer:
  - Air Force Materiel Command, Air Force Test Center, FA9101 AEDC PKP Procurement Branch, Arnold Air Force Base, Tennessee
- OEMs and Vendors:
  - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; Allen-Bradley is referenced as an example for the control system
- Products/Services Requested:
  - Horizontal Front-Loading, Internal Gas Quench Vacuum Furnace
    - Must comply with SAE AMS 2750G and NFPA standards 70, 79, and 86D
    - Double-walled 304 stainless steel chamber, all-metal insulated hot zone
    - Usable work zone: 12" (W) x 12" (H) x 18" (D); hearth capacity: 250 lbs; max temp: 2400°F; vacuum level: 10⁻⁶ Torr
  - Vacuum Pumping System (mechanical roughing pump, high-vacuum diffusion pump, holding pump)
  - Gas Quenching/Cooling System (internal gas cooling, 7.5 HP motor, 2 bar positive pressure, Nitrogen/Argon)
  - Partial Pressure System (for Nitrogen and Argon)
  - Closed-Loop Water Cooling System (pump station, backup pump, dry coolers)
  - Control System (Allen-Bradley or equivalent PLC, HMI touchscreen, SCR-controlled power supply, data logging)
  - Manual Load Truck
  - Operator and Maintenance Training (before commissioning, no extra charge)
  - Documentation Package (digital manuals, drawings, spare parts list)
- Unique/Notable Requirements:
  - Furnace must meet strict aerospace and safety standards (SAE AMS 2750G, NFPA 70/79/86D)
  - All subsystems must be fully interlocked for fail-safe operation
  - Training and documentation are required as part of the deliverable
  - No specific part numbers or quantities beyond one complete system and accessories
  - Control system must be Allen-Bradley or equivalent
  - All technical requirements detailed in the attached specification sheet

### Description

<p>THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.</p>

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<p>This is a Sources Sought Notice to determine the availability and technical capability of small and large businesses to meet the Government&rsquo;s requirement for commercial equipment IAW Attachment 1 &ndash; Technical Specifications Sheet.</p>

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