Refurbish A-Plant Heaters

The Arnold Engineering Development Center at Arnold Air Force Base, Tennessee, is seeking contractors to demolish and replace a 9-inch thick floor refractory cement and four sections of cast refractory around approximately 20 burners in the floors of continuous process air heaters, designated XD2.12A and XD2.12B, located in the A-Plant airside yard at the Engine Test Facility. The scope of work includes providing all necessary materials, labor, equipment, and transportation as well as inspecting and repairing 1/4-inch steel floor plates and supports as needed. This contract involves specialized refractory work critical to maintaining the proper function of the process air heaters. The solicitation for this project was announced in 2011, with the Request for Proposals (RFP) made available electronically through the Federal Business Opportunities website starting around May 25, 2011. A mandatory organized site visit was scheduled for May 27, 2011, with advance registration required by May 26, 2011, to attend. Interested contractors needed to provide detailed attendee and company information. Communications regarding the contract are managed by the Contract Specialist Seth King and Contracting Officer Tony Clayborne, with contact details provided. Contractors were advised to register as potential sources on the FBO site and regularly monitor for updates, amendments, and clarifications to ensure complete and timely information throughout the bidding process. The solicitation is associated with NAICS code 327125, indicating it pertains to materials related to concrete and refractory products.