Cooling Tower Drive Train Replacement
ID: 25-R438025Type: Sources Sought
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ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFJEFFERSON LAB - DOE CONTRACTORNewport News, VA, 23606, USA

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Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (238220)

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https://sam.gov/opp/77e3d787f0c042a9ba6ece7a24e975dc/view
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    The Department of Energy, through the Jefferson Lab, is seeking qualified contractors for the replacement of cooling tower drive trains, specifically focusing on components such as fan shafts, bearings, sheaves, bushings, belts, and motors. The project involves inspecting mechanical supports, replacing old parts with factory-provided components, and ensuring the proper operation of cooling towers manufactured by Baltimore Aircoil Company (BAC). This initiative is crucial for maintaining the operational efficiency of the cooling systems at Jefferson Lab, located in Newport News, Virginia. Interested firms with relevant experience are encouraged to register on the Jefferson Lab Solicitation Bulletin Board, with an estimated project cost ranging from $100,000 to $500,000 and a solicitation expected to be posted in May 2025, followed by subcontract awards anticipated for June 2025. For further inquiries, interested parties may contact Carolyn Stepney at stepney@cebaf.gov.

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    stepney@cebaf.gov
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    The Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (Jefferson Lab) is soliciting firms for the replacement of the cooling tower drive trains, specifically focusing on the fan shafts, bearings, sheaves, bushings, belts, and motors. This initiative is part of Jefferson Lab's operations under the U.S. Department of Energy, located in Newport News, Virginia. Qualified participants will inspect mechanical supports, replace old parts with factory-provided components, and ensure the proper operation of the cooling towers manufactured by Baltimore Aircoil Company (BAC). The estimated cost for this construction project ranges from $100,000 to $500,000, with the solicitation expected to be posted in May 2025 and subcontract awards anticipated for June 2025. Interested companies with experience in cooling tower drivetrain replacements are encouraged to register on the Jefferson Lab Solicitation Bulletin Board for access to the proposal documents. The notice serves as a call for sources to express interest prior to the formal Request for Proposal release.
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