USAFA Heat Treat Ovens
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 United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) is conducting market research via a Sources Sought notice to identify capable and interested parties to supply Heat Treat Ovens for its metallurgy, materials, or mechanical engineering laboratory in Colorado Springs, CO. This is not a request for quotation. Responses are due June 12, 2026.
Scope of Requirement
USAFA requires a total of seven new electric ovens, including:
- Two (2) primary high-temperature heat treating ovens (max 2350°F, 9"W x 5"H x 18"D)
- Two (2) compact auxiliary high-temperature ovens (max 2350°F, 7"W x 5"H x 7"D)
- One (1) long-chamber high-temperature heat treating oven (max 2200°F, 10"W x 6"H x 49"D)
- Two (2) dedicated tempering ovens (max 1000°F, 9"W x 5"H x 18"D, stackable with primary ovens)
All ovens must be new electric units suitable for repeated instructional, laboratory, and research use. Key features include programmable controls with intuitive touchscreen interfaces, solid-state power switching, English documentation, a 1-year manufacturer warranty, and technical support for installation and initial setup.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: None specified (seeking information on all business sizes and socio-economic categories)
- Response Due: June 12, 2026, 2:00 P.M. MDT
- Published: June 5, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested parties should submit:
- A brief description of their company's business size (annual revenues, employee size) and status (e.g., 8(a), SDVOSB, HUBZone, WOSB, VOSB, small business).
- UEI, Cage Code, and System for Award Management expiration date.
- Technical capability to meet the requirement.
- If not the manufacturer, an authorized reseller letter.
Additional Notes
This notice is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment by the Government. All information submitted is voluntary and will not be compensated. Not responding does not preclude participation in any future solicitation.