DLA-Aviation is conducting market research to identify interested parties with the resources to upgrade an existing Ajax-Hultgren salt bath furnace (Ajax molten salt bath furnace #10, serial 4217-A, PEMA 65888007617). This sources sought is for information only, is not a request for quote/proposal, and does not commit the government or provide funds for response preparation. Respondents are asked to provide capability descriptions, comments on the attached statement of work and draft purchase description, business size and manufacturer/non-manufacturer status, subcontracting plans, and a basis of estimate covering machine, training, technical data/manuals/drawings, installation, foundation work, removal of existing equipment, and shipping. Performance location is Fleet Readiness Center Southwest (FRCSW), North Island, California. Responses must not exceed ten one-sided 8.5 x 10-inch pages with font no smaller than 10 point, and telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged.