Windtunnel Piping Installation
ID: W15QKN-25-X-13I9Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW4MK CCDC ARMAMENTS CENTERPICATINNY ARSENAL, NJ, 07806-5000, USA

NAICS

Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (23822)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- PLUMBING, HEATING, AND WASTE DISPOSAL EQUIPMENT (J045)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/7d6cc29bf7fd4a83a9c7026af6402495/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Jan 2, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Jan 2, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Jan 17, 2025, 9:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, specifically the Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM), is seeking information from qualified contractors for a project titled "Windtunnel Piping Installation." This Sources Sought notice aims to gather capability statements from firms experienced in installing high-powered industrial air and pipe systems, which are critical for upgrading a hypersonic wind tunnel. The project involves extensive piping requirements, including the installation of air compressors, coolers, wet tanks, and desiccant dryers, all of which must be properly mounted, supported, and sealed to ensure safe operation. Interested contractors should submit their capability statements, including company name, Cage Code, website, contact information, and business size status, to Mark Zator at mark.zator.civ@army.mil or by phone at 973-724-8121.

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Mark Zator
(973) 724-8121
mark.zator.civ@army.mil
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