Replacement of the Tropical Wind Tunnels Wind Fan Motor and Bypass Fan Motor
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The U.S. Army DEVCOM Soldier Center is conducting market research to identify qualified contractors for the modernization of the Tropical Wind Tunnel’s wind fan and bypass fan systems at Building 2 in Natick, Massachusetts. The project requires comprehensive engineering, design, manufacturing, installation, and commissioning services to replace outdated motors and drives with modernized systems that maintain a baseline wind speed of approximately 40 MPH while enabling an alternate configuration capable of 65 MPH. The scope includes evaluation of existing components, motor and drive sizing, integration of variable frequency drives, mechanical alignment and balancing, testing, commissioning, creation of as-built documentation, and operator training. The work must comply with stringent Army installation access requirements and safety standards including EM 385-1-1, OSHA, NFPA, Lockout/Tagout, and confined space protocols. The contract is structured as a small business set-aside under NAICS code 333413, targeting firms with demonstrated experience in industrial fan and blower systems, rotating equipment, VFD integration, and work within Department of Defense or similar research facilities. Respondents are expected to provide company details, UEI and CAGE codes, socioeconomic status, a capability statement not exceeding 15 pages, examples of relevant past projects, manufacturing capabilities, quality certifications, and contact information. Industry feedback is sought on the appropriateness of the NAICS and PSC classifications, recommended technical approaches, typical manufacturing lead times, and available commercial technologies. The response deadline is August 5, 2026, with a project completion target of December 31, 2026. This is a sources sought notice only, not a solicitation, and no contract will be awarded directly from this request nor will respondents be reimbursed for any costs incurred in submitting information.
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Natick, MA, USASet-Aside
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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 controls, VFDs, balancing, commissioning, and DoD or industrial research facilities.
7. Period of Performance
Anticipated completion no later than 31 December 2026.
8. Security/Safety
Capability to comply with Army installation access, EM 385-1-1, OSHA, NFPA, Lockout/Tagout, confined space, and applicable environmental requirements.
9. Requested Information
Provide company information, UEI, CAGE, socioeconomic status, capability statement (15 pages max), relevant projects, engineering capabilities, manufacturing facilities, quality certifications, and points of contact.
10. Questions for Industry
Comment on the suitability of NAICS 333413 and PSC H342, recommended technical approach, manufacturing lead times, and commercial technologies.
11. Disclaimer
Issued solely for market research under FAR Part 10. No contract will be awarded from this notice and no costs incurred in responding will be reimbursed.
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