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NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE_FY26 USAFA DFME HARDNESS TESTERS

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FY26_USAFA_DFME_HARDNESS_TESTERSFederal

Response Deadline08/18/2026, 02:00:00 PM UTC

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The Department of Defense, specifically the FA7000 10 Cons Lgc agency, has issued a special notice of intent to sole source the procurement of two Buehler Wilson 574T Rockwell Twin Hardness Testers along with necessary accessories. This requirement is managed by the office located at the US Air Force Academy in Colorado, falling under NAICS code 334519. The solicitation, identified as FY26_USAFA_DFME_HARDNESS_TESTERS, was posted on August 13, 2026, with a response deadline of August 18, 2026. Performance of the contract will take place at the USAF Academy in Colorado. Primary coordination for this action is handled by Wanda Farr and Danielle Hyde.

General Info

DoD sole source procurement of two Buehler Wilson 574T Rockwell Hardness Testers.

Agency

Department Of Defense → FA7000 10 Cons LgcView Agency

NAICS

334519 - Other Measuring and Controlling Device ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

USAF Academy, CO, 80840, USA

Set-Aside

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Documents

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FY26 USAFA DFME Rockwell Hardness Testers Notice of Intent to Sole Source

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PostedAug 13

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Response DeadlineAug 18

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08/18/2026, 02:00:00 PM UTCin 3 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA7000 10 Cons Lgc

Contacts2 people available

OfficeUSAF ACADEMY, CO, 80840-2303, USA

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Department Of Defense → FA7000 10 Cons Lgc

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Office AddressUSAF ACADEMY, CO, 80840-2303, USA

Contacts

Wanda Farr

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Danielle Hyde

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Please see attached notice of intent to sole source for two (2) Buehler Wilson 574T Rockwell Twin Hardness Testers and accessories.

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