Sources Sought Notice - G Range Hone
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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 Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) at Arnold AFB, Tennessee, is conducting a Sources Sought market research effort to identify qualified businesses for a Long Insitu Tube Honing System. This notice aims to determine the availability and technical capability of both small and large businesses to provide one (1) such system for delivery and installation at Arnold Air Force Base, TN. The results will inform the procurement strategy, which could include a single source acquisition, a small business set-aside, or full and open competition.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a complete Long Insitu Tube Honing System, as detailed in the DRAFT G Range Hone SOW (Attachment 1). Key aspects include:
- System Components: Hone assembly (motorized trolley, drive rod, adjustable-diameter honing head), bed assembly, and an oil supply system.
- Honing Capabilities: Must be capable of honing tube bores up to 132 feet long with a taper of no more than 0.001 inches per foot, accommodating nominal bore sizes of 3.3, 4, and 8 inches.
- Design & Installation: The system must interface with existing support arms and a Government-supplied hydraulic positioning system. Control systems must not have wireless or internet connectivity. The contractor is responsible for installation, adhering to AEDC Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE) Standards.
- Performance Metrics: Specific requirements for taper tolerance, pressure control, bed assembly transition time, trolley movement precision, crosshatch pattern, and oil system flow.
Contract Details
- Type: Sources Sought Notice (not a solicitation).
- NAICS Code: 332710 – Machine Shops (500-employee size standard).
- Authority: The Government is contemplating the use of 10 U.S.C. 4022 (Authority of the DoD to Carry Out Certain Prototype Projects) for this potential acquisition.
- Place of Performance: Arnold Air Force Base, TN.
Submission & Evaluation
- Response Due: February 18, 2026, at 1:00 PM Central Time (CT).
- Submission Method: Email a brief capability package to Ms. Bethany R. Hill (bethany.hill.3@us.af.mil) and Ms. Greggory C. Jones (greggory.jones.4@us.af.mil).
- Required Information: Capability package, company information (business size, CAGE, SAM UEI), comments on the DRAFT SOW, available contract vehicles, rationale for anticipated use of 10 U.S.C. 4022 (specifying criteria A, B, or C), and an estimated price.
- Set-Aside Consideration: Respondents must indicate their business size (e.g., small, large, SDB, 8(a), HUBZone, VOSB, SDVOSB, WOSB). The market research will help determine if a set-aside is appropriate.
Additional Notes
This notice is for market research purposes only; no funds are available for response preparation. Verbal inquiries will not be accepted. Proprietary information should be clearly marked.