Intent to Award Sole/Single Source: Centrifuge and Research Altitude Chambers (C/RAC) Operations

Department of Defense · DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE · Justification · FA2396-26-D-B004

posted 27 October 2026 · awarded 25 September 2026 · NAICS 541330 · PSC R425

Summary

The Department of the Air Force intends to award a sole-source contract for operations and maintenance of the Centrifuge and Research Altitude Chambers (C/RAC). These facilities provide high‑G acceleration and high‑altitude testing for physiological measurement systems, supporting critical human performance research.

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