Sources Sought High-Temperature Dual Chamber Furnace (Delta H)

1. INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE (BRAND NAME)

The Air Force Test Center, Services Contracting Branch (AFTC/PZIOB) at Edwards AFB, CA, intends to solicit and award a purchase order on a brand-name restricted basis for a Delta H Defender Aerospace Steel Dual Chamber Furnace (Model: DEF-DC-RH-241236/2000-RH-241636/2000-SR). The statutory authority permitting this restriction is RFO 12.201-1, 41 U.S.C. 1901, restricting competition.

The 412 MXS/MXMF requires this specific brand and model to ensure seamless interoperability with existing test, calibration, and control systems (specifically the Eurotherm Nanodac recorder/controller) already in use on similar equipment within the section, thereby eliminating the need for redundant specialized calibration equipment and additional training.

2. DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT

The 412 MXS/MXMF has a need for a dual chamber, high-temperature inert atmosphere furnace based on the addition of new alloys requiring pre- and post-heat treatment after welding, and the use of new steel alloys in aircraft and engine components. This furnace must include a programmable Eurotherm dual recorder/controller for independent program operations (set point or programmable modes), high limit safety interlocks, roll-away oil quench tank (16" high part capacity), and oxidation resistant lining with heavy duty casters.

Period of Performance / Delivery: 10-12 Weeks ARO

Specific Requirements Include:

1 each – DELTA H DEF-DC-RH-241236/2000-RH-241636/2000-SR

• Upper Chamber: Certified Temperature Uniformity Survey (TUS) Work Volume 24" Wide, 12" High, 36" Deep; Radiant Heat Chamber 2000° F; Meets Class 3, ± 15° to 1,200 - 2,000°F; Gas-tight chamber with gas flow control and flow alarm.


• Lower Chamber: Certified TUS Work Volume 24" Wide, 16" High, 36" Deep; Radiant Heat Chamber 2000° F; Meets Class 3, ± 15° to 1,200 - 2,000°F; Gas-tight chamber with gas flow control and flow alarm.


• Thermocouple Probes/Certification/Survey Wire/Features: TUS and System Accuracy Test (SAT).


• Probes: All necessary control and monitoring Inconel sheathed non-expendable type K thermocouple probes for both 2000°F chambers, with five spare probes. Type K must have individual serial numbers & large tags with NIST traceable certificates to document installation/replacement dates and usage for compliance to TO 1-1A-9 and AMS2750H.


• SAT Thermocouples: One Year Supply of type N, with NIST calibration certificates. Must include nine TUS probe thermocouples and wire harness to connect to government-supplied super-systems TUS Recorder.


• Test Ports: Dedicated and fixed SAT test port beside control thermocouples, and nine TUS test ports designed into furnace construction for fast TUS/SAT execution.


• Recorder/Controls/Instrumentation: Digital Paperless Process Recorder with tamperproof Batch Reporting & AMS2750 Process Monitoring Software. Eurotherm Recorder designed to track thermocouple usage, TUS, SAT, and calibration intervals. Type C Instrumentation Records TUS High & Low locations, Air Control Temp, and Quench Temp Independent.


• Overall Dimensions/Weight: 90” High x 66” Wide x 102” Long, 5,500 lbs.

1 each – DEF-UPGRADE-DUAL (Up-Grade Kit / Dual Chamber Services for FULL Compliance to SAE-AMS2750 / Boeing BAC5621)

• DEF-STARTUP - 4 days on-site qualifying / training service.


• DEF-AQDTF - Automated Quench Delay Timer Function.


• 3-Year supply of operational Type K thermocouples (annual replacement sets, spares, dedicated TUS probe set with wire harness).


• 3-Year supply of SAT thermocouples, Type N with connector cable per AMS2750 (includes 12 thermocouples for quarterly replacement requirement with two spares).


• Two-Year Warranty.

1 each – Freight Service

1 each – IUID_TA (IUID Tag plate per MIL-STD-130x)

3. INVITATION FOR CAPABILITY STATEMENTS

This notice of intent is NOT a request for competitive quotes or a solicitation. However, all interested parties (including authorized Delta H resellers or manufacturers of alternative products who believe they can meet the exact interoperability and technical specifications without requiring new calibration accessories or training) are explicitly invited to submit a capability statement or proposal.

Responses must include:

1. Company Name, CAGE Code, UEI, and Point of Contact.


2. Business size status under the applicable NAICS code.


3. If offering an alternative product: Detailed technical data demonstrating how the alternative product identically matches the operational characteristics, physical dimensions, and seamless interoperability with the existing Eurotherm Nanodac controllers and current Delta H calibration accessories.


4. If an authorized reseller: Proof of authorization to sell/distribute Delta H Technologies equipment.

Responses must be submitted via email to Eric Romero at eric.romero.11@us.af.mil and Elsa Ortiz Aguilar at elsa.ortiz_aguilar@us.af.mil no later than 4:00pm PDT on 7 August 2026.

4. GOVERNMENT DISCRETION

A determination by the Government not to compete the proposed effort on a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement in the future.