Contact and place of performance
Christof Olp-Weakland
GOULDS, FL 32542
USA
The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base has a requirement to purchase two (2) explosive-resistant friction ovens for AFRL/RWTE at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. This is a Sources Sought (SS)/Request for Information (RFI) only . This is NOT a presolicitation or Request for Quote (RFQ) and is not to be construed as any commitment by the Government. This notice does not obligate the G...
View moreCapability packages shall be sent via email to Christof Olp-Weakland at [email protected], by Monday 08 June 2026 at 12:00 pm Eastern Standard Time.
The Government encourages submittal of any additional comments or suggestions that you would like to share. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned.
All correspondences sent via email shall contain a subject line that reads “SS-AFRL-RIZ-2026-0018 AFRL/RWTE Explosive-Resistant Friction Ovens”. Please note that email filters at Wright-Patterson AFB are designed to filter emails without subject lines or with suspicious subject lines or contents (i.e., .exe, or .zip files). Therefore, if this subject line is not included, the email may not get through the email filters. Also be advised that .zip or .exe files are not allowable attachments and may be deleted by the email filters at Wright-Patterson AFB. If sending attachments with email, ensure only .pdf, .doc, docx, xls, or .xsls documents are sent. The email filter may delete any other form of attachments.
The Department of the Air Force, specifically the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, has issued this sources sought notice to identify small business concerns capable of providing two explosive-resistant friction ovens. This market research supports the AFRL/RWTE division located at Eglin Air Force Base. The procurement is classified under NAICS code 333994, Industrial Process Furnace and Oven Manufacturing, and PSC 4430, Industrial Furnaces, Kilns, Lehrs, and Ovens.
Interested parties must submit capability packages by June 8, 2026, to the point of contact, Christof Olp-Weakland. Submissions are required to include company identification, CAGE codes, socioeconomic status, and descriptions of relevant experience or item specifications that meet the draft requirements. The government is also seeking information regarding potential subcontractors, industry risks, and the availability of these items through existing GSA schedules. Documentation for this notice includes a Minimum Requirements Document (MRD) and a Sources Sought Notice, both posted on May 22, 2026.
This inquiry is for informational and planning purposes under solicitation number SS-AFRL-RIZ-2026-0018 and does not constitute a request for quote. Responses will be used to assess market capabilities in accordance with the standards defined in the April 2026 Minimum Requirements Document. While the primary requirement is for Eglin Air Force Base, the place of performance for this notice is identified as Goulds, Florida. All submissions must be delivered via email and will become government property.
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