FY26 USAFA DFBI Hyperbaric Chamber
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Set Aside
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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 Department of War (DoW) is conducting market research via a Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified vendors for a Hyperbaric Chamber System for the US Air Force Academy's Dean of Faculty Department of Biology. This notice aims to gather information from potential suppliers, including small businesses, for a future firm-fixed-price contract. Responses are due June 17, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a commercially available or modified-commercial Hyperbaric Chamber System. Key technical requirements include:
- Dynamic O2 and CO2 Controller:
- O2 Control Range: 0.1% - 99.9% (±1% accuracy)
- CO2 Control Range: 0.1% - 20% (±1.5% accuracy)
- Gas control resolution of 0.1%
- Digital controller with dynamic programming, profile creation, and graphical trending/data logging.
- Pod-based sensor for in-chamber monitoring.
- Bi-directional control for O2 (O2 infusion for raising, N2 for lowering) and CO2 (CO2 infusion for raising, N2 for lowering).
- System Chamber:
- Polycarbonate and stainless steel construction.
- Compatible with the specified gas controller.
- Minimum two shelves (12.75" W × 10.25" D each).
- Max dimensions: 14"W x 13"D x 6"H.
- Designed to protect samples and precisely control gas concentrations.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research (anticipates Firm Fixed-Price contract)
- Set-Aside: None specified; seeking information from all business sizes, including small businesses (8(a), SDVOSB, HUBZone, WOSB).
- Response Due: June 17, 2026, by 10:00 AM Mountain Time
- Published: June 10, 2026
Requested Information (Capability Statement)
Interested parties must submit a Capability Statement (max 5 pages, excluding spec sheets) addressing:
- Corporate Profile: Company Name, Address, CAGE Code, UEI, POC.
- Business Size: Under NAICS 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing) and socioeconomic status.
- Technical Capability: Description of hyperbaric chamber(s) meeting or exceeding requirements, with spec sheets.
- Past Performance: Examples of similar government or commercial contracts.
- Supply Chain / Lead Time: Estimated manufacturing and delivery lead time.
- GSA / GWAC Vehicles: Availability on GSA MAS or other GWACs.
Additional Notes
This is for information and planning only and does not constitute a solicitation. All contractors must be registered in SAM.gov. No reimbursement for response preparation costs.