Rock Island Arsenal Joint Manufacturing and Technology Center (RIA-JMTC) requires a vacuum furnace capable of heat treating 3D build plates, including all supporting equipment for safe, efficient operation. The system includes a furnace cooling package, a 1,000-lb loader system, an inert gas backfill reservoir, a temperature uniformity survey fixture, and a spare parts kit. This is anticipated to result in a single firm-fixed-price award and is 100% set aside for small business. An amendment provides vendor Q&A responses, updates the attachment to remove graphite from the scope, and clarifies the small business set-aside. Furnace specifications and procedures must comply with the updated Attachment 0001 - RIPD.

The Rock Island Arsenal Joint Manufacturing and Technology Center requires a vacuum furnace for heat treatment of 3D build plates, including all supporting equipment such as a cooling package, 1000-lb loader system, inert gas backfill reservoir, temperature uniformity survey fixture, and spare parts kit. The contract will be a single award, firm fixed-price (FFP), 100% set-aside for small business. Performance will be at Rock Island Arsenal, Illinois.

The Rock Island Arsenal is conducting market research for potential vendors to provide one Vacuum Furnace, seen in Attachment 0001 RIPD. Interested vendors shall send a capability statement, provide t... The Rock Island Arsenal is conducting market research for potential vendors to provide one Vacuum Furnace, seen in Attachment 0001 RIPD. Interested vendors shall send a capability statement, provide their business size (Large Business, Small business, Women-owned small business, etc.), whether they are the manufacture of the mill; and if not the manufacture, the business size of the manufacturer, and the country of origin of the mill. This is for market research purposes only.