Heat Treat Oven
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 Navy, specifically the Commander, Fleet Readiness Center (COMFRC) Procurement Group, is soliciting quotes for one Heat Treat Oven to support the Fleet Readiness Mid Atlantic Oceana in Virginia Beach, VA. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The Request for Quote (RFQ) will be amended to include additional Statement of Work (SOW) information and specific FAR clauses. Quotes are due by April 16, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a complete, fully functional, and ready-to-operate Heat Treat Oven with an integrated Quench Tank, intended for heat treating various aircraft components. Key specifications include:
- Chamber: 24" H x 24" W x 48" L
- Voltage: 460V, 3 Phase, 60 Hertz
- Temperature: Up to 1200°F, with Class 1 uniformity (+/- 5°F)
- Construction: Structural steel shell, 12-gauge sheet steel, multilayered insulation (minimum 6.5"), stainless steel components.
- Features: Air-operated vertical lift door, heavy-duty motor and fan, atmosphere ports, PID controlled temperature system, videographic recorder.
- Quench System: Basket/roller design that rolls out and dips parts into the solution. Time-to-quench for .032-.063 thick aluminum is typically 5-15 seconds. Maximum load weight is 15-20 lbs. Electric heating is preferred as gas is not available.
- Deliverables: Two (2) electronic copies of technical data (operation, maintenance, diagnostic information) are required, as detailed in the Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL), which has an estimated price of $200,000.00 for this data item. Item Unique Identification (IUID) is also required.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for commercial items, resulting in a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract.
- Solicitation Number: N6852026Q1023
- NAICS Code: 333994 (Industrial Process Furnace and Oven Manufacturing)
- Size Standard: 500 employees
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Quote Submission Due: April 16, 2026, 2:00 PM EST
- Published Date: April 8, 2026 (with updates)
Evaluation
Award will be based on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology. Technical acceptability will be evaluated on an Acceptable/Unacceptable basis, and price will be evaluated for reasonableness.
Submission Requirements
Offerors must submit a complete quote package conforming to Section 3.0 of the Statement of Work. The entire quotation must be contained in a single email not exceeding 5 megabytes. .zip or .exe files are not allowable attachments.
Additional Notes
The RFQ will be revised via Amendment 1 to include additional SOW information and FAR clauses 52.225-1 (Buy American Act—Supplies) and 52.225-2 (Buy American Act—Construction Materials). Offerors are responsible for monitoring the announcement for further information and ensuring timely Government receipt of questions and quotes. Registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) is required.