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Thermotron chambers use the same control system. A temperature conditioning profile created on a Thermotron controller at one facility at NSWC IHD can immediately be transferred via digital media to a... Thermotron chambers use the same control system. A temperature conditioning profile created on a Thermotron controller at one facility at NSWC IHD can immediately be transferred via digital media to another Thermotron chamber in another facility or department should one complex lose power or become unusable. Having the same controller allows the immediate continuation of testing. If an excessive lapse in conditioning occurs, the entire test sequence can become invalidated which results in tens of thousands of dollars lost in man hours per event. Operational efficiency is maintained by the interoperability of the systems. Thermotron controllers can be interchanged between systems when necessary, in order to mitigate maintenance, other operational issues, and eliminate down time. Profiles can be transferred between systems because the same software is utilized for all the Thermotron systems. Measured data can be transferred between systems, as well, allowing for data aggregation and analysis. System continuity also allows for a single set of hardware to be maintained for all systems. Using non-Thermotron test chambers will impact the ability for NAVSEA warfare centers to achieve savings when testing is transferred from one site to another. With a non- Thermotron Chamber, NSWC IHD will have to devote 27 to 36 hours preparing for each test, rather than using the shared test control parameters developed at another site. The expected savings will be between $5,000 and $7,000 per test at the current stabilized rate. It would also cause schedule delays which will negatively impact the test lab and mission. Cost savings is unquantifiable due to no interest/no response to the Intent to Sole Source and Synopsis posted on SAM.GOV to determine costs for other possible vendors or equipment.