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

Department of Defense · DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE · Special Notice · IASS-AFRL-RMZB-2026-0044

posted 11 August 2026 · closed 10 September 2026 · NAICS 541330 · PSC R425

Summary

The Department of the Air Force intends to award a sole‑source contract for operations of centrifuge and research altitude chambers (C/RAC) that provide high‑G acceleration and high‑altitude testing for physiological measurement systems. The effort supports the Air Force Research Laboratory's 711th Human Performance Wing, emphasizing specialized test equipment rather than broader advanced technology development.

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