Environmental Chamber
ID: PR329505Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFORNL UT-BATTELLE LLC-DOE CONTRACTOROak Ridge, TN, 37831, USA

NAICS

Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415)

PSC

ENVIRONMENTAL CHAMBERS AND RELATED EQUIPMENT (6636)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/eae67be81fc2462ebe84673707f41c54/view
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    The Department of Energy, through ORNL UT-Battelle LLC, is seeking proposals for the design and installation of a Large Scale Environmental Chamber (LSEC) at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Tennessee. The chamber will operate with a capacity of 60,000 to 300,000 BTU/hour and must simulate a wide range of temperatures, featuring a stacked configuration with specific dimensions for both upper and lower chambers. This facility is crucial for advancing research in energy and environmental testing, particularly for commercial rooftop units and building envelope technologies, ensuring compliance with industry standards such as ASHRAE 37. Interested suppliers are invited to a site visit on December 5, 2024, to assess the space and participate in a Q&A session, with proposals due by the specified deadline. For further inquiries, potential bidders can contact Laura Hyden at Hydenln@ornl.gov or call 865-341-4201.

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    Laura Hyden
    (865) 341-4201
    Hydenln@ornl.gov
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    Environmental Chamber Combined Docs.pdf
    The government document outlines a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the construction of a 60,000 - 300,000 BTU/hour Large Scale Environmental Chamber (LSEC) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). Scheduled for a site visit on December 5, 2024, the visit is intended for potential suppliers to assess the existing space and engage in a Q&A session. The RFP emphasizes technical requirements, including the need for insulated test rooms, precise temperature controls, and specialized testing equipment for heating and cooling systems, with compliance to various industry standards. Key features of the chamber include separate indoor and outdoor environments with specific dimensions, advanced cooling and heating systems, control systems for data acquisition, and safety mechanisms for flammable refrigerants. A significant focus lies on the testing capabilities for commercial rooftop units, incorporating sensors and monitoring systems for accurate data collection. Proposals must address construction timelines, training for ORNL staff, and warranties for the installed systems. The document anticipates additional capabilities for testing building envelope technologies, suggesting enhancements to expand operational flexibility. This RFP demonstrates the commitment to advancing research in energy and environmental testing at the federal level through specialized infrastructures at ORNL.
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