Brand Name or Equal to Wisconsin Oven Electrically Heated Batch Walk-In Series Oven, a Model Batch-8/16/8-E10/RM

NASA Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) is conducting a market‑research “Sources Sought” to gather capability statements for a brand‑name or equal composite‑thermoplastic oven (Wisconsin Oven Electrically Heated Batch Walk‑In Series Oven, Model Batch‑8/16/8‑E10/RM). The oven must meet stringent temperature, size, construction, and control specifications for processing composite materials, and the solicitation includes installation, training, and shipping. Respondents are asked to provide input on small‑business subcontracting goals, barriers, and strategies, as well as documentation proving they can meet or exceed the technical requirements. Responses are due electronically by October 14, 2026. • Oven capacity: 8′ × 16′ × 8′ chamber, 12′6″ × 20′ × 15′ overall. • Max temperature 1,000 °F; uniformity ±15 °F at 900 °F (15‑point test). • Power: 408 kW heating, 25,000 CFM recirculation, 1,500 CFM exhaust. • Controls: Watlow F4T or equivalent, USB/Ethernet data download, PLC‑type safety interlocks. • Additional features: vacuum ports, rotating mechanism, custom filament winding cart, safety‑rated doors, 3‑year warranty. • Required deliverables: documentation, literature, references, and capability statement. • Small‑business participation feedback requested (SB, HUBZone, VOSB, WOSB, etc.). • Submission via email to Amanda Reid ([email protected]) by 3 PM CST, Oct 14 2026.