Plant Interstage Cooler Bundle Assemblies

The Air Force Test Center’s Installation Contracting Division at Arnold Air Force Base in Tennessee is seeking qualified sources to supply Plant Interstage Cooler Bundle Assemblies under solicitation number FA9101SS-InterstageCooler. This is a brand-name-only requirement with no exceptions, and all parts must be manufactured in the United States. Respondents must provide company information including legal name, address, telephone number, and email point of contact; a valid SAM Unique Entity Identifier; an authorization letter permitting the sale of BASCO cooler parts; and a preliminary estimate with lead time. Submission is strictly voluntary and not binding on the Government; no funds are available for response preparation, and this notice does not constitute a solicitation or commitment to award a contract. The NAICS code is 332410, and responses must be submitted by May 21, 2026, to the designated contracting office address. Deliverables must meet stringent technical and quality standards including ASME BPVC for hydrostatic and vacuum testing, and ASME Y14.5 for dimensioning and tolerancing. All assemblies must undergo testing at the contractor’s facility before shipment, with acceptance occurring upon receipt at Arnold Engineering Development Complex, Tennessee. Each unit must be marked with permanent nameplates listing manufacturer information, serial number, maximum allowable working pressure, test pressure, number of tubes, and weight. Packaging requirements mandate protection against contamination and long-term outdoor storage, with all vents and openings securely plugged. Drawings must be submitted in AutoCAD 2020 or earlier .dwg format along with associated raster and Excel files, and both electronic and hard copies are required. No bar-coding, RFID, or socioeconomic set-asides are specified, and evaluation factors, award methodology, contract value, and payment details are not defined in this sources-sought notice.