Replacement of the Tropical Wind Tunnels Wind Fan Tender - 146353719

Procurement Summary

Country: USA

Summary: Replacement of the Tropical Wind Tunnels Wind Fan Motor and Bypass Fan Motor

Deadline: 05 Aug 2026

Posting Date: 01 Aug 2026

Other Information

Notice Type: Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 146353719

Document Ref. No.: W911QY-26-R-Tropical_Wind_Tunnels

Competition: ICB

Financier: Self Financed

Purchaser Ownership: Public

Tender Value: Refer Document

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Tender Details

Sources Sought Notice
Department of the Army
U.S. Army DEVCOM Soldier Center
Tropical Wind Tunnel Wind Fan and Bypass Fan System Modernization
THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION OR REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Notice Type
Sources Sought Notice
PSC
H342 - Quality Control, Test, Inspection, and Technical Representative Services-Machinery and Equipment
NAICS
333413 - Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing
1. Introduction
The U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Soldier Center is conducting market research in accordance with FAR Part 10 to identify qualified businesses capable of engineering, designing, manufacturing, integrating, removing, installing, testing, commissioning, and training personnel on a modernized Tropical Wind Tunnel Wind Fan Motor and Bypass Fan System at Building 2, Natick Soldier Systems Center. This notice is for market research only and is not a solicitation.
2. Purpose
Determine industry capability, assess small business participation, and support acquisition planning.
3. Project Description
The project includes engineering analysis of the existing wind tunnel and bypass fan systems, evaluation of reusable components, modernization of motors and drives, VFD integration, alignment, balancing, testing, commissioning, preventive maintenance documentation, and operator training.
4. Anticipated Scope
Engineering evaluation; electrical and mechanical design; motor sizing; fan performance analysis; direct-drive or gearbox replacement; VFD integration; removal and installation; testing; commissioning; as-built drawings; training.
5. Desired Performance
Maintain approximately 40 MPH wind speed with an alternate design capable of approximately 65 MPH while improving reliability, maintainability, efficiency, and lifecycle cost.
6. Contractor Capabilities
Experience with industrial fan systems, wind tunnels, rotating equipment, industrial c...
Notice ID: w911qy-26-r-tropical_wind_tunnels

Department/Ind. Agency: dept of defense

Original Set Aside: total small business set-aside (far 19.5)

Sub-tier: dept of the army

Office: w6qk acc-apg natick

Product Service Code: h342 - inspection- fire fighting/rescue/safety equipment; environ protect equipment/matls

NAICS Code: 333413 - Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing

Inactive Dates: aug 20, 2026

Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date

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