# Strand Burner Equipment Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/n0017426simacq100070 - Solicitation number: N00174-26-SIMACQ-10-0070 - Notice type: Sources sought (first published as special notice) - Status: Closed. Deadline was May 22, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT - Department: Department of the Navy - Agency: Department of the Navy - Contracting office: NSWC Indian Head Division (N00174) - NAICS: 333994 Industrial Process Furnace and Oven Manufacturing - Product or service code: 4430 Industrial Furnaces, Kilns, Lehrs, and Ovens - Place of performance: Indian Head, Maryland - County: Charles County (FIPS 24017). https://abierto.us/counties/charles-county-md-24017 - City: Indian Head. https://abierto.us/cities/indian-head-md-2441500 - First posted: April 14, 2026 - Last posted: May 7, 2026 - SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/6b9a5c330ab64c8ea56500c047ce5da2/view ## Description This is a Sources Sought Synopsis. This synopsis neither constitutes a Request for Proposal, nor does it restrict the Government from an ultimate acquisition approach. This synopsis should not be construed as a commitment by the Government for any purpose. Requests for solicitation will not receive a response. All information is to be submitted at no cost or obligation to the U.S. Government. The U.S. Government reserves the right to reject, in whole or in part, any input as a result of this market survey. The U.S. Government is not obligated to notify respondents of the results of this survey. If a formal solicitation is generated at a later date, a solicitation notice will be published. No award will be made because of this market survey. The Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head (NSWC IHD) is looking to procure latest strand burner automation system and Data acquisition system. Additionally, IHD would like to get some replacement strand burner heads. This requires a functioning Strand burner system to maintain/upgrade mission capabilities to satisfy the increased demand. The task is in support of NSWC IHD for the Strand Burner Equipment. In performance of these tasks, the Contractor shall have thorough knowledge and understanding in the following areas: Strand burner heads: • Cloverleaf style heads • 10,000 PSI rating • QTY 30 10,000 PSI Remote Valve Rack: • Require extra set of transducers for calibration rotation Control Console: • All valves are controlled from the remote console • Data Acquisition System • Control/record Test Cell Pressure • Control/record Test Cell Temperature • Handle Burn Rate Calculations • Record Delta Pressure Installation and Calibration of Equipment: **Training with Equipment:** Please see the attached draft Performance Work Statement for required tasking. It is requested that interested businesses submit a brief capabilities statement (no more than 10 pages in length, 12-point font minimum) demonstrating ability to perform the services listed above. This documentation should address prior/current experience performing efforts of a similar size and scope within the last 3 years, including contract number, organization support and indication of whether as a prime or subcontractor. If company is a small business, documentation must also address company’s ability to perform at least 50% of the work. All responses must include the following information: Company Name; Company Address; Company Business Size; Taxpayer Identification number; DUNS number; CAGE code; and Point-of-Contact (POC) name, phone number, fax number, and e-mail address. ## Publications - April 14, 2026: Special notice, due April 19, 2026 at 4:00 PM EDT. Notice c268ac9023c94bb5a796afde0bf5c588. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/c268ac9023c94bb5a796afde0bf5c588/view - May 7, 2026: Sources sought, due May 22, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT. Notice 6b9a5c330ab64c8ea56500c047ce5da2. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/6b9a5c330ab64c8ea56500c047ce5da2/view ## Points of contact - Melissa Buchanan, melissa.l.buchanan4.civ@us.navy.mil --- Source: SAM.gov Contract Opportunities bulk extract. Confirm deadlines on SAM.gov before responding. Cite https://abierto.us/opportunities/n0017426simacq100070.