Pressure Transducers
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 Department of the Air Force, specifically the FA9101 AEDC PKP PROCRMNT BR office, has issued a Sources Sought Notice to identify capable small and large businesses for the provision of Pressure Transducers. This is for market research purposes to determine the availability of a brand name (or equal) commercial product as detailed in the technical specifications. Responses are due by April 17, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
This notice, issued by the Air Force Test Center's Installation Contracting Division (AFTC/PZI) at Arnold Air Force Base (AFB), aims to assess industry's capability to meet a requirement for 54 Pressure Transducers. The requirement specifies a brand name (Kulite, part number BME-76-1100) or an "or equal" commercially available product. This is strictly for informational purposes and does not constitute a request for quote or a solicitation.
Technical Requirements
The required Pressure Transducers must meet specific technical criteria, including:
- Media: Hydrogen
- Pressure Range: 25-2200 psi
- Operational Mode: Absolute, Sealed Gage
- Burst Pressure: 5x Rated Pressure to 15,000 psi Maximum
- Total Error Band: +/- .25% FSO Max. (including Non-Linearity, Hysteresis, Repeatability, and Thermal Effects)
- Compensated Temperature Range: -40 deg F to +265 deg F (-40 deg C to +130 deg C)
- Electrical Connection: PTIH-10-6P Connector or Equivalent
Submission Details
Interested companies should submit the following information:
- Company Information (name, address, phone, email of Point of Contact)
- System for Award Management (SAM) Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) Number
- Technical solution demonstrating capability to meet the requirement
- Budgetary estimate, including delivery to Arnold AFB
- Projected delivery time upon receipt of a purchase order
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Set-Aside: None specified (open to small and large businesses)
- Anticipated NAICS Code: 334519 (Small business size standard: 600 employees)
- Response Due: April 17, 2026, by 1:00 PM Central Time (CT)
- Published: April 9, 2026
Additional Notes
Responses are voluntary, and no funds are available for preparation. This notice does not commit the government to award a contract. Submissions should be sent via email to Ms. Lindsay Jones (lindsay.jones.5@us.af.mil) and Ms. Brooke Vandeman (brooke.vandeman@us.af.mil).