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This is a Sources Sought notice.
The agency is gauging market interest. No bid is being requested yet — submitting a capabilities statement may put you on the radar for the eventual solicitation.
The Air Force needs a small business to manufacture two explosive-resistant friction ovens.
Key Details
- What exactly do they need? The Air Force needs two explosive-resistant friction ovens for use at Eglin AFB, FL. The ovens must meet the requirements outlined in the Minimum Requirements Document dated 26 April 2026.
- What's the contract structure and timeline? This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial item, and the contract will be awarded to the responsible offeror whose quote is most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The contract will be for a fixed price, and the delivery schedule is as soon as possible.
- How will they pick the winner? The Government will evaluate quotes based on lowest price technically acceptable, with the following factors considered: price and technical acceptability.
- When and how do you bid? Bids are due on 13 July 2026, 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 in industrial process furnace and oven manufacturing
- Has a good track record of delivering on-time and within budget
If you're interested, do this first
- Check that your small business certification is still active in SAM.gov
- Review the Minimum Requirements Document dated 26 April 2026 to ensure you can meet the requirements
- Submit a quote through the System for Award Management (SAM) by 13 July 2026
Primary point of contact
Name
Christof Olp-Weakland
Email
christopher.olp-weakland@us.af.mil
Phone
(937) 713-9841