• The Air Force requires a dual-chamber, high-temperature, inert-atmosphere furnace system for aerospace heat treating.
• This acquisition is a sole-source contract restricted to Delta H Technologies, LLC, through authorized distributor Phillips Corporation.
• The furnace system must meet specific technical requirements for pre- and post-heat treatment of new alloys in aircraft and engine components.
• Responses are due September 7, 2026, by 4:00 PM PDT.
Description
General Information Document Type: Special Notice (Notice of Intent to Sole Source) Notice/Reference Number: 202607270001 Posted Date: 1 Sept 2026 Response Date: September 7, 2026, by 4:00 PM PDT NAICS Code: 333994 – Industrial Process Furnace and Oven Manufacturing Product Service Code (PSC): 4430 – Industrial Furnaces, Kilns, Lehrs, and Ovens Contracting Office: Air Force Test Center, Installation Contracting Division (AFTC/PZIOB), Edwards AFB, CA 93524 Subject: Notice of Intent to Sole Source Delta H Defender Series Dual Chamber Aerospace Heat Treating Furnace System 2. Description of Requirement The 412th Maintenance Squadron (412 MXS/MXMF) at Edwards AFB, CA, has a critical requirement for a dual-chamber, high-temperature, inert-atmosphere furnace system. This acquisition is prompted by the addition of new alloys requiring pre- and post-heat treatment after welding, as well as the implementation of new steel alloys in aircraft and engine components. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate a sole-source contract for this equipment under the authority of RFO 12.102(a) (restricting competition to a single source for simplified acquisitions). The designated equipment is: Manufacturer: Delta H Technologies, LLC. Model: DEF-DC-RH-241236/2000-RH-241636/2000-SR (Delta H Defender Series Dual Chamber Aerospace Heat Treating Furnace System) Authorized Federal Distributor: Phillips Corporation, Federal Division (identified by the OEM as the sole authorized distributor of this product to the United States Federal Government) 3. Comprehensive Technical Specifications To satisfy the requirements of RFO 12.202(a) and ensure transparency, the technical specifications and components of the equipment being procured are detailed below: A. Performance and Electrical Parameters Temperature Range: 500°F to 2,000°F Electrical Requirements: 480V, 3-Phase, 60 Hz, 100 Amps, 51 kW Overall Equipment Dimensions: 90” High x 66” Wide x 102” Long Total Approximate Weight: 5,500 lbs Inert Atmosphere: Gas-tight chambers with independent gas flow control and flow alarms. Structural Features: Oxidation-resistant lining, heavy-duty casters, and temperature-recording thermocouples. Quench System: Roll-away oil quench tank with a 16" high part capacity. B. Chamber Specifications The system consists of two independently operated chambers with the following dimensions and characteristics: Upper Chamber (Work Volume: 24" W x 12" H x 36" D): Certified Temperature Uniformity Survey (TUS) Work Volume. Radiant Heat Chamber rated to 2,000°F. Meets Class 3 standards ( ± 15∘F uniformity across the range of 1,200°F to 2,000°F). Gas-tight design with independent gas flow control and flow alarm. Lower Chamber (Work Volume: 24" W x 16" H x 36" D): Certified Temperature Uniformity Survey (TUS) Work Volume. Radiant Heat Chamber rated to 2,000°F. Meets Class 3 standards ( ± 15∘F uniformity across the range of 1,200°F to 2,000°F). Gas-tight d…
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