Dense Phase Pneumatic Conveying System

Solicitation FA910120Q0010 is a total small business set-aside award for the procurement of a pneumatically operated dense phase conveying system for the Arnold Engineering Development Complex at Arnold Air Force Base, Tennessee. The system is specifically designed to transport desiccant material, such as alumino-silicate gel, from super sacks through a gravity feeding machine and into a destination hopper. Key technical requirements include a convey rate of 8,000 lb/hr, the ability to handle material with a bulk density of 57 lb/ft³, and the capacity to manage 100 feet of horizontal and 20 to 25 feet of vertical runs. The system must be a pressure-based, skid-mounted unit that ensures material is not crushed or destroyed, with an acceptable breakage limit of 3 to 5 percent. The contractor is required to adhere to ASME B31.3 and BPVC standards, utilizing carbon steel for construction and providing proof of ASME U Stamp certification. The procurement process followed a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable selection method, requiring the submission of technical data sheets, material certifications, and a detailed submittal schedule for drawings and test reports. Delivery of the completed system to Arnold Air Force Base was mandated within 10 weeks after the receipt of the order.