Operational Contracting Division, 1940 Allbrook Dr, Ste 3 Bldg 1, WPAFB OH 45433-5309

66 -- TOP LOADING GRAPHITIZATION FURNACE SOL F33601-96-R-A027 DUE 062796 POC For copy, ASC/PKWO, Attn: Bldg 260, 1940 Allbrook Dr Ste 3, WPAFB OH 45433-5309, POC: C Marion, 513-257-5197, Fax No 513-257-3926. Wright-Patterson AFB OH has a requirement for a graphite heat treat/sintering furnace and process control system. Equivalent to Materials Research Furnace Inc. model T-20X16-G-3000-V/G top loading graphite heat treating/sintering furnace. This heat treating/sintering furnace will be used for the carbonization and graphitization of carbon-carbon composite materials. The furnace shall be able to reach and sustain temperatures to 3000 degrees C. The furnace shall also be computer controlled with a means to program the temperature profile and monitor the process as well as collect data. The furnace shall also have a vacuum pump-down and process gas system to control the environment inside the furnace. Entire unit including all accessories shall have dimensions not to exceed 5' X 8' X 6' high. Contractor shall provide installation, inspection, and demonstration of operation of all installed equipment by a manufacturer's representative. This solicitation will be issued approx 96 May 27. All responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered. No tel requests. Only written or faxed requests received directly from the requestor are acceptable. Direct all requests for solicitations and routine communication concerning this acquisition to Cindy Marion, Contract Specialist, (513) 257-5197. An Ombudsman has been established for this acquisition. The only purpose of the Ombudsman is to receive and communicate SERIOUS concerns from potential offerors when an offeror prefers not to use established channels to communicate his/her concern during the proposal development phase of this acquisition. Potential offerors should use established channels to request information, pose questions, and voice concerns before resorting to use of the Ombudsman. Potential offerors are invited to contact ASC's Ombudsman, Col Michael J. Corcoran, ASC/IG, Bldg 14, 1865 Fourth St, Ste 12, Wright-Patterson AFB OH 45433-7126, at (513) 255-0600, with SERIOUS CONCERNS ONLY. See Numbered Note(s): 1. (0136)

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