Test Chamber
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PSC
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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 Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) intends to award a one-time, sole source, fixed-price contract to TPS LLC for a 40 cu.ft. Tenney Environmental Test Chamber and TPS Model WIT 112 Chamber. This acquisition is for the FBI's Ballistic Research Facility located at Redstone Arsenal, AL. The FBI has prepared a Sole Source justification, which is available upon request.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the acquisition and delivery of:
- One 40 cu.ft. Tenney Environmental Test Chamber
- One TPS Model WIT 112 Chamber
These devices are crucial for the Ballistic Research Facility, which has utilized similar equipment from TPS for decades, ensuring continuity in testing due to familiar operating systems and precise controls.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: One-time, Sole Source, Fixed-Price
- Authority: FAR 6.302-1 (Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements)
- Place of Performance: Redstone Arsenal, AL
- Product Service Code: 3695 (Miscellaneous Special Industry Machinery)
- NAICS Code: 332999 (All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing)
Submission & Response
This is a Notice of Intent to Sole Source. Interested parties who believe they can provide the required test chambers must identify their interest and capabilities by emailing Holly Cloud (HCLOUD@fbi.gov) by May 29, 2026, at 11:00 AM CST. Only emailed responses will be considered. The FBI will use these responses to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible.
Additional Notes
TPS LLC is identified as the sole manufacturer and reseller of these specific devices. Vendors responding must be registered and have an "active," updated, and accurate status in the System for Award Management (SAM) by the response deadline. This is the only notice that will be published for this requirement.