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High Temperature Controlled Atmosphere Furnace Suite
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The Naval Air Weapons Center Weapons Division at China Lake seeks sources for a High Temperature Controlled Atmosphere Furnace Suite to support metal and ceramic composite materials research, development, testing, processing, and production. This suite will be used primarily by the Composites Lab for heat treating metal and ceramic composite test articles as well as small- to mid-scale proof of concept parts. The contract aims to enhance current and future capabilities in composite materials prototyping within the laboratory workflow. This effort is strictly for market research purposes and is not a formal request for proposal or quote. Interested firms are invited to submit written responses by June 15, 2026, detailing their experience, resources, and qualifications to perform the required work while maintaining quality, accuracy, reliability, and schedule. Responses should also include comments or suggestions on the draft Performance Work Statement. A Cyber Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 1 is anticipated for this effort, with providers able to challenge this assessment if justified. The solicitation number is N6893626Q5141, and questions or expressions of interest can be directed to the primary and secondary contacts at the Naval Air Warfare Center.
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THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR MARKET RESEARCH PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A FORMAL REQUEST FOR QUOTE/PROPOSAL.
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.
