Call for Solutions for Vacuum Furnace Post Processing Capability

This Call for Solution is issued under the Army Open Solicitation W9128Z-25-S-A002. The Army Contracting Command – Redstone Arsenal, on behalf of the office of the US Army Aviation and Missile Command (AMCOM), is seeking innovative solutions for Advanced Manufacturing Vacuum Furnace Post Processing Capability. The U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command (AMCOM) have a need for accelerated modernization of weapon systems through Advanced Manufacturing (AdvM) technologies that directly address supply chain challenges to underpin readiness. In Accordance With (IAW) Army Regulation (AR) 750-1 (Army Materiel Maintenance Policy), Commanders, U.S. Army Organic Industrial Base (OIB) activities will develop additive and advanced capabilities consistent with Army Materiel Command (AMC) guidance to produce Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) quality parts for use to meet obsolescence and other readiness requirements as required. The U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command (AMCOM) require immediate integration of one (1) vacuum furnace for heat treat capacity specific to AdvM capability at Corpus Christi Army Depot (CCAD) to address critical readiness gaps in aviation maintenance operations. The integration of AdvM technology will enable CCAD to rapidly fabricate qualified parts, tools, jigs, fixtures, and ground support equipment. The Call for Solutions document outlining the full problem statement, required solution attributes, submission requirements, and evaluation phases can be found in the "Attachments" section below. The deadline to submit questions for Phase 1 is Wednesday June 24th, 2026, at 12:00 PM Central Daylight Time (CDT). The following shall be utilized in the email subject line: "Call for Solution – Advanced Manufacturing Vacuum Furnace Post Processing Capability / W9128Z-25-S-A002 (Question regarding section #)" The Army Open Solicitation (AOS) that this Call for Solution is associated with can be found at: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/09ab570a35484c6cb5c6eba05cad19b3/view