Call for Solutions for Vacuum Furnace Post Processing Capability
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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 U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command (AMCOM), through the Army Contracting Command – Redstone Arsenal, has issued a Call for Solutions under Army Open Solicitation W9128Z-25-S-A002. This initiative seeks innovative solutions for an Advanced Manufacturing (AdvM) Vacuum Furnace Post Processing Capability to be integrated at the Corpus Christi Army Depot (CCAD) in Corpus Christi, TX. The goal is to address critical readiness gaps by accelerating weapon system modernization and improving the supply chain for repair parts. Phase 1 Solution Briefs are due July 1, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
AMCOM requires the immediate integration of one (1) vacuum furnace for heat treat capacity specific to AdvM at CCAD. This will enable rapid fabrication of qualified parts, tools, jigs, fixtures, and ground support equipment, directly supporting Army Materiel Maintenance Policy (AR 750-1) and addressing obsolescence and readiness requirements.
Key Requirements / Deliverables
Solutions must include a vacuum furnace with:
- Specifications: Max load 36"x36"x48", 3,000 lb capacity, 900°F – 2400°F operating temperature, up to 12 bar quench pressure, 360-degree cooling uniformity, specific heating element support, and nozzle system.
- Ancillary Equipment: Water cooling, inert gas backfill (nitrogen/argon), facility transformers, dew point monitoring, and Temperature Uniformity Survey (TUS) capability.
- Support: Minimum two (2) years extended warranty (total three years), three (3) years of predictive maintenance software licensing, and three (3) years of preventative maintenance (inspections, leak checks, calibrations, service technician support).
- Production: Offered solutions must be produced in the continental United States.
Contract Details
- Awarding Instrument: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract(s) awarded under Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) procedures.
- Set-Aside: No specific set-aside designated; however, offerors must accurately represent small business status.
- Place of Performance: Corpus Christi Army Depot (CCAD), Corpus Christi, TX 78419.
Submission & Evaluation
- Process: Three phases: Solution Brief, Pitch (optional), and Solution Proposal.
- Phase 1 (Solution Brief): Due July 1, 2026, at 12:00 PM CDT. Max five (5) written pages or fifteen (15) slides. Must include Title Page, Executive Summary, High-Level Technology Solution/Concept, Company Viability, Affirmation of Business Status, and Intellectual Property disclosures.
- Questions Deadline: June 24, 2026, at 12:00 PM CDT. Use subject line: "Call for Solution – Advanced Manufacturing Vacuum Furnace Post Processing Capability / W9128Z-25-S-A002 (Question regarding section #)".
- Evaluation Criteria (Descending Order): Technical Merit and Relevance, Innovation and Uniqueness, Company Viability, Price and Affordability. AI tools may be used in evaluations.
Eligibility
Offerors must possess a Unique Entity ID (UEI), be registered in SAM.gov, accurately represent small business status, be determined responsible, and disclose Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCIs).
Additional Notes
The Government reserves the right to award multiple, single, or no awards. Submissions must identify intellectual property. Solution Briefs are valid for 180 calendar days. AT/OPSEC training and compliance are required.