Boom Box
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Army is conducting a Sources Sought market research effort to identify qualified sources capable of providing One (1) Metal Cubic Environmental and Vacuum Chamber. This notice aims to gauge industry interest and capabilities, particularly from various small business categories, for a potential future solicitation. Responses are due by February 18, 2026, at 11:59 AM EST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a single Metal Cubic Environmental and Vacuum Chamber with specific salient characteristics. Key technical specifications include:
- Dimensions: Internal dimensions between 28x28x28 inches and 30x30x30 inches.
- Material: Type 304 stainless steel for the chamber body and door, with a minimum thickness of 3/8 inch.
- Door: Front-opening, swing-hinged door with an elastomer O-ring gasket seal, rated for a minimum positive pressure of seven (7) psi gauge.
- Mounting: Integrated support feet (minimum 6 inches high) for tabletop use.
- Ports: Various ConFlat and Klein flanges symmetrically located on the left/right sides, top, rear, and bottom.
- Performance: Must be helium leak tested to 1 x 10^-8 atmosphere cubic centimeters per second or better, capable of achieving vacuum pressures down to 1 x 10^-6 torr, and rated for a minimum positive pressure of seven (7) psi gauge.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- NAICS Code: 334516 (Measuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing)
- NAICS Size Standard: 1000 Employees
- Classification Code: 6640 (Laboratory Equipment And Supplies)
- Response Due: February 18, 2026, 11:59 AM EST (five business days after posting)
- Estimated Delivery: No later than 16 weeks after receipt of Order (ARO)
- Place of Performance: DEVCOM ARL, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This is a market research effort. The Government highly encourages participation from Small Business, Section 8(a), HUB-Zone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) to ensure adequate competition.
Submission Requirements
Interested parties should submit written responses via email to the contact point. Responses must include:
- The extent to which each specification can be met.
- Business type (commercial, academia) and size classification (large or small based on NAICS 334516, 1000 employee standard).
- Any small disadvantaged status held (e.g., HUBZone, 8(a), SDVOSB, WOSB, EDWOSB).
- Description of past experience/performance through completed projects.
- Submissions should not include .zip or .exe files.
Contact Information
Contract Specialist: Crystal Demby Email: crystal.l.demby.civ@army.mil