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This is a follow up to RFQ N00173-22-Q-SP011 issued on 28 April 2022. The objective of this supplementary RFQ is to ascertain that there are responsible sources with the capability to provide a system... This is a follow up to RFQ N00173-22-Q-SP011 issued on 28 April 2022. The objective of this supplementary RFQ is to ascertain that there are responsible sources with the capability to provide a system with the requirements set forth in the attached Specifications Documents. The Naval Research Laboratory has a critical need for a high temperature furnace system capable of heat treatments to a minimum of 2900 °C for evaluation of high temperature polymeric materials and ceramics under extreme environments. The high temperature furnace system capable of heating to 2900 °C is a critical tool that alters material properties of samples for applications where extreme temperatures are experienced. The current capabilities in the Materials Chemistry and Dynamics Branch consist of routine furnaces that are limited in the thermal ranges (<1700 °C). Additionally, these capabilities lack the size requirements to heat treat large thick samples of at least 6” x 6” x 2” (L x W x H) for component fabrication. Our branch and division needs have shifted whereby we need equipment that can reach higher temperatures and large sample dimensions. Having a furnace system readily available in the branch will allow us to evaluate materials and timely complete research objectives for numerous current and future programs. Complete list of minimum specifications enclosed.