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Vacuum Furnace Cell — Metal Heat Treating and Non-Thermal Treating Equipment

Issued by DEPT OF DEFENSE · DEPT OF THE ARMY · AMC · ACC · ACC-CTRS · ACC RI · W6QK ACC-RI · via SAM.gov — US federal contract opportunities

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Published
1 Sept 2026
Closes
16 Sept 2026, 19:00 UTC
Reference
W519TC26QA184
Location
IL, United States
Sector
Manufacturing & Supply

Details

DEPT OF DEFENSE · DEPT OF THE ARMY · AMC · ACC · ACC-CTRS · ACC RI · W6QK ACC-RI is soliciting Vacuum Furnace Cell — Metal Heat Treating and Non-Thermal Treating Equipment. Solicitation number W519TC26QA184. Classified under NAICS 333994 — Industrial Process Furnace and Oven Manufacturing. Product/service code 3424 — METAL HEAT TREATING AND NON-THERMAL TREATING EQUIPMENT. Place of performance: IL, USA. Responses are due by 16 September 2026 19:00 UTC. Posted on SAM.gov, the US federal contract opportunities system; registration is required to bid.

Rock Island Arsenal Joint Manufacturing and Technology Center (RIA-JMTC) has a requirement for a Vacuum Furnace, capable for heat treament of 3D Build Plates. The system will include the vacuum furnace and all supporting equipment necessary for safe efficient operation including but not limited to a furnace cooling package, a 1000-lb loader system, an intert gas backfill reservoir, a temperature uniformity survey fixture and a spare parts kit. This effort is anticipated to result in a single award, firm fixed price (FFP), 100% set-aside for small business. Furnace specifications and procedures shall be in accordance with Attachment 0001 - RIPD.

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