Request for Information - Aluminide Treatments for Liner and Straightener Mesh FA910126Aluminide
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AI-generated · May 30, 2026Identify vendors capable of applying aluminide treatments to Nickel-Chromium Alloy 230 components to withstand high-temperature oxidation up to 2000 F, using pack-cementation or CVD methods. Two substrate configurations are requested: 1) straightener mesh—Ni-Cr 230 wire mesh exposed to dry air flow (wire ~0.100 in, overall cross-section ~1 ft) where coating adhesion must be comparable to the substrate’s strength; and 2) liners—welded, thin-walled Ni-Cr 230 flow liners (2–5 ft long, 1–2.5 ft diameter) exposed to dry air flow with adhesion must similarly match substrate strength. Other methodologies may be discussed.
Responses should include company information and a capability overview addressing: background, corrosion protection capabilities, typical applications, quality assurance program and inspection methods, applicable specifications or standards, and confirmation of NIST and/or CMMC compliance and JCP certification if obtained. If capabilities align, a follow-up discussion with the Government Project Team may be scheduled.
The Air Force Test Center s Installation Contracting Division (AFTC/PZI) at Arnold Air Force Base (AFB) located in Tennessee is conducting market research to identify qualified vendors specializing in surface corrosion protection for aerospace components. CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS: AFTC/PZI 100 Kindel Drive, Suite A-335 Arnold AFB TN 37389-1335 DISCLAIMER: THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY. INTRODUCTION Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) has a need for aluminide treatments (pack-cementation or CVD) for Nickel-Chromium Alloy 230 substrates capable of withstanding high-temperature oxidation reaching or exceeding 2000F. Discussion of other methodologies is acceptable. The primary requirements are: 1. Aluminide Treatments for Straightener Mesh - The substrate shall be a nickel-chromium Alloy 230 wire mesh directly exposed to dry air flow. It has a wire diameter of approximately 0.100 inches, and a total cross-sectional diameter of approximately 1 foot. Adhesion of the treatment must be comparable to the substrate s strength. 2. Aluminide Treatments for Liners - The substrate will be welded, thin-walled, nickel-chromium Alloy 230 flow liners directly exposed to dry air flow. The liners are 2-5 feet long and 1-2.5 feet in diameter. Adhesion of the treatment must be comparable to the substrate s strength. SUBMISSION DETAILS Responses should include: 1. Company Information: Company name, company address, and telephone number and e-mail address of company point of contact. 2. System for Award Management (SAM) Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) Number. 3. Overview of company s technical capabilities including: a. The vendor s background b. Key corrosion protection capabilities c. Typical applications for these processes d. Quality assurance program, metrics, inspection methods, etc. e. Applicable specifications or standards for services in question d. Confirmation of NIST and/or CMMC compliance and JCP certification if obtained Submission: Provide your company s overview of technical capabilities to meet the subject requirement no later than 4:00 PM Central Time (CT) on 12 June 2026, via email to Ms. Haley Smith at haley.smith.10@us.af.mil. NOTE: If the technical capabilities of your company align with the requirement, the Contracting Officer may contact the company POC to schedule a follow-up discussion with the Government Project Team.
From Sources Sought posted on May 29, 2026The Air Force Test Center s Installation Contracting Division (AFTC/PZI) at Arnold Air Force Base (AFB) located in Tennessee is conducting market research to identify qualified vendors specializing in surface corrosion protection for aerospace components. CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS: AFTC/PZI 100 Kindel Drive, Suite A-335 Arnold AFB TN 37389-1335 DISCLAIMER: THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY. INTRODUCTION Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) has a need for aluminide treatments (pack-cementation or CVD) for Nickel-Chromium Alloy 230 substrates capable of withstanding high-temperature oxidation reaching or exceeding 2000F. Discussion of other methodologies is acceptable. The primary requirements are: 1. Aluminide Treatments for Straightener Mesh - The substrate shall be a nickel-chromium Alloy 230 wire mesh directly exposed to dry air flow. It has a wire diameter of approximately 0.100 inches, and a total cross-sectional diameter of approximately 1 foot. Adhesion of the treatment must be comparable to the substrate s strength. 2. Aluminide Treatments for Liners - The substrate will be welded, thin-walled, nickel-chromium Alloy 230 flow liners directly exposed to dry air flow. The liners are 2-5 feet long and 1-2.5 feet in diameter. Adhesion of the treatment must be comparable to the substrate s strength. SUBMISSION DETAILS Responses should include: 1. Company Information: Company name, company address, and telephone number and e-mail address of company point of contact. 2. System for Award Management (SAM) Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) Number. 3. Overview of company s technical capabilities including: a. The vendor s background b. Key corrosion protection capabilities c. Typical applications for these processes d. Quality assurance program, metrics, inspection methods, etc. e. Applicable specifications or standards for services in question d. Confirmation of NIST and/or CMMC compliance and JCP certification if obtained Submission: Provide your company s overview of technical capabilities to meet the subject requirement no later than 4:00 PM Central Time (CT) on 12 June 2026, via email to Ms. Haley Smith at haley.smith.10@us.af.mil. NOTE: If the technical capabilities of your company align with the requirement, the Contracting Officer may contact the company POC to schedule a follow-up discussion with the Government Project Team.
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- Response Deadline: Jun 12, 2026 → Jun 30, 2026
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