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AFRL/RWTE Explosive-Resistant Friction Ovens

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SS-AFRL-RIZ-2026-0018Federal

Submission Closed06/08/2026, 04:00:00 PM UTC

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The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) is seeking information from interested small businesses regarding the procurement of two explosive-resistant friction ovens for its RWTE division at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. This solicitation is a Sources Sought/Request for Information (SS/RFI) only and does not constitute a commitment or a request for quotes. The purpose is to gather market intelligence on industry capabilities to meet the requirements outlined in the attached Minimum Requirements Document. The Government encourages responses from capable small businesses, including those with specific designations such as 8(a), HUBZone, service-disabled veteran-owned, EDWOSB, or WOSB, to assess their ability to supply these specialized ovens. Respondents are requested to submit detailed capability packages by June 8, 2026, including company profile, small business status, relevant experience, product specifications, potential teaming partners, risk factors, and information on existing GSA contracts if applicable. All submissions must be sent via email to the designated contracting officer with a specific subject line to ensure proper processing. Attachments should be limited to approved file types (.pdf, .doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx), and prohibited file types like .zip or .exe will be filtered out. The solicitation is posted under NAICS code 333994, and all responses become government property without obligation on the part of the Government to award a contract.

General Info

AFRL seeks small businesses for explosive-resistant friction ovens, request info by June 8, 2026.

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Department Of Defense → FA2396 USAF Afmc Afrl Pzl Afrl Pzle

NAICS

333994 - Industrial Process Furnace and Oven Manufacturing View NAICS

Place of Performance

GOULDS, FL, 32542, USA

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NONE

Documents

(2)

Sources Sought Notice AFRL-RIZ-2026-0018 Explosive-Resistant Friction Ovens

DOCX•sources-sought

Minimum Requirements Document for Explosive-Resistant Friction Oven Purchase

DOCX•minimum-requirements-document

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PhaseClosed

PostedMay 22

Sources Sought

Response DeadlineJun 8

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

06/08/2026, 04:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA2396 USAF Afmc Afrl Pzl Afrl Pzle

Contacts2 people available

OfficeWRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433-7541, USA

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Department Of Defense → FA2396 USAF Afmc Afrl Pzl Afrl Pzle

Office AddressWRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433-7541, USA

Contacts

Christof Olp-Weakland

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Jason Sav

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Full Description

The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base has a requirement to purchase two (2) explosive-resistant friction ovens for AFRL/RWTE at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida.

This is a Sources Sought (SS)/Request for Information (RFI) only. This is NOT a presolicitation or Request for Quote (RFQ) and is not to be construed as any commitment by the Government. This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract and/or pay for any quote preparation costs. The Government will not accept quotes at this time. This notice is not an offer by the Government to enter into a contract or any agreement. Interested Small Business concerns must identify to the Contracting Officer their interest and full capability to satisfy the Government's requirement by closing date listed. Responses will allow the Government to conduct an initial review of market capabilities in support of requirements identified in the attached Minimum Requirements Document (MRD) dated 26 April 2026.

SUBMISSION DETAILS: All interested parties are encouraged to submit a response to this SS/RFI. Capability packages should address the following questions:

Company name, CAGE code, address, point of contact, phone number, and email address.
Identification of whether the company is currently designated as a Small Business under the requirement’s NAICS code as defined in RFO Part 19.1 or a Small Business concern identified at RFO 19.000(a)(3): 8(a), HUBZone small business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business, EDWOSB, or WOSB status.
Company description of relevant capability and experience to provide supplies/services in accordance with the minimum requirements listed in the attached draft SOW.
Item specifications/descriptions/brochures being offered that meet requirements listed in attached draft SOW.
Company's potential teammates/subcontractors (if required to ensure success).
What, if any, risks or unknowns would hinder industry’s ability to meet the requirements?
Do you have an active GSA contract/schedule with this item available for purchase? If so, please include contract number and a copy of contract/schedule.

Capability packages shall be sent via email to Christof Olp-Weakland at christopher.olp-weakland@us.af.mil, by Monday 08 June 2026 at 12:00 pm Eastern Standard Time.

The Government encourages submittal of any additional comments or suggestions that you would like to share. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned.

All correspondences sent via email shall contain a subject line that reads “SS-AFRL-RIZ-2026-0018 AFRL/RWTE Explosive-Resistant Friction Ovens”. Please note that email filters at Wright-Patterson AFB are designed to filter emails without subject lines or with suspicious subject lines or contents (i.e., .exe, or .zip files). Therefore, if this subject line is not included, the email may not get through the email filters. Also be advised that .zip or .exe files are not allowable attachments and may be deleted by the email filters at Wright-Patterson AFB. If sending attachments with email, ensure only .pdf, .doc, docx, xls, or .xsls documents are sent. The email filter may delete any other form of attachments.