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This is a Presolicitation notice.
The agency is announcing an upcoming solicitation. Watch for the actual RFP/RFQ to be posted later.
The Air Force needs a small business to replace a blower in an altitude test chamber.
Key Details
- What exactly do they need? The Air Force needs a direct replacement for the current Pressure Blower System Model 38406A, which is used in conjunction with the existing Altitude Chamber Test System. The new blower must meet all form, fit, and functions of the original unit and have a centrifugal multistage design. It must also meet specific operational design criteria, including inlet air pressure and temperature ranges, output air volume, and outlet air pressure.
- What's the contract structure and timeline? The contract is a Firm Fixed Price type, and the estimated period of performance is 18-20 weeks. The notice doesn't say when the contract will start.
- How will they pick the winner? The notice doesn't say how the winner will be chosen.
- When and how do you bid? Bids are due on July 1, 2026, at 8:00 PM, and must be submitted through the System for Award Management (SAM).
Routine commodity buy — low-effort bid, modest payoff.
Who can apply
- Must be a certified small business
- Has experience with air compressor manufacturing
- Has done work for the Department of Defense before
If you're interested, do this first
- Check that your small business certification is still active in SAM.gov
- Write a 1-page summary of similar work you've done before
- Email the contracting officer to RSVP for the site visit (if any)
Primary point of contact
Name
Jordan Rausch
Email
jordan.rausch@us.af.mil