High Temperature Vacuum Furnace with Liquid Nitrogen Tank and Vaporizer
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
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 Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Weapon Support (Richmond) has issued a presolicitation notice for a High Temperature Vacuum Furnace with a Bulk Liquid Nitrogen Tank and Vaporizer. This requirement includes installation, training, and technical data, with a performance period of 283 days after order receipt. The destination for this equipment is Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex, Warner Robins, GA 31088. The solicitation, RFQ SPE4A8-26-Q-0030, is anticipated to be issued on or around April 12, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a Vacuum Furnace with a Bulk Liquid Nitrogen Tank, in accordance with Technical Specification VIBB 23-35-1002. The complete technical data package will encompass the furnace, training, technical data, IUID tag(s), shipping, rigging, installation, removal of equipment, the bulk liquid nitrogen tank, and a concrete pad for the tank. Inspection will occur at origin, and acceptance at destination.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (anticipating an RFQ in accordance with FAR 13.5)
- Set-Aside: Full and Open Competition
- Anticipated RFQ Issue Date: April 12, 2026
- Performance Period: 283 days after receipt of order
- Published: March 27, 2026
- Place of Performance: Warner Robins, GA
Evaluation
The final contract award decision may be based upon a combination of Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA), past performance, and other evaluation factors as described in the forthcoming solicitation.
Additional Notes
This is a solicitation notice only. The RFQ SPE4A8-26-Q-0030 will be available via the DLA DIBBS website (https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/Solicitations). Interested parties must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov. All responsible sources may submit a proposal sufficient to determine capability once the RFQ is released.