Industrial Vacuum System (and ancillary pumps)
Contract Overview
Solicitation details, issuing organization, response deadlines, documents, and interested companies for this government contract opportunity.
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Solicitation W15QKN-26-Q-A048, issued by the U.S. Army Contracting Command - New Jersey at Picatinny Arsenal, seeks competitive quotations for the procurement and delivery of one firm-fixed-price Industrial Vacuum System, including ancillary pumps. This acquisition is conducted as a 100% Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 333248 (All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing) with a small business size standard of 750 employees. The vacuum system is intended to support an upcoming wind tunnel upgrade and must comply with a detailed Statement of Work, Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL DD Form 1423), and Quality Assurance Requirements. The contract requires delivery within 12 months of award, with FOB destination terms and transportation costs to be borne by the contractor. The system specifications include an internal volume of approximately 2,400 cubic feet, ASME-rated pressure vessels capable of withstanding pressures from 10 Torr to 350 psi, and design flexibility allowing for a spherical or cylindrical vacuum vessel configuration. Key technical requirements include evacuation times of 30 to 45 minutes to a final pressure of 10 Torr, minimum diffuser diameter of 15 inches, and temperature and pressure conditions up to 800°F and 350 psi respectively. Plumbing between hardware components is not required within the quote. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) system by March 19, 2026, and consist of two volumes: a technical volume evaluated on a pass/fail basis against the Scope of Work, and a price volume considered only for technically acceptable offers. Award will be made to the technically acceptable offeror submitting the lowest priced proposal deemed most advantageous to the Government. The contract incorporates key FAR clauses current through Federal Acquisition Circular 2026-03, including provisions related to small business participation, pollution prevention, subcontracting, and commercial item acquisition. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the destination with oversight by the Contracting Officer Representative and Technical Point of Contact. The contractor is responsible for establishing and maintaining a quality system and providing a certificate of conformance ensuring compliance with all commercial requirements and specifications. Packaging must protect the system for at least one year, conform to MIL-STD-129 marking standards, and comply with applicable hazardous material transportation regulations. Additional compliance requirements include Buy American regulations, combating trafficking in persons, and maintaining active SAM registrations with accurate certifications. The procurement aims to procure an industrial vacuum system that meets stringent technical and quality requirements while supporting small business participation and ensuring timely delivery and contract compliance.
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PICATINNY ARSENAL, NJ 07806-5000, Picatinny Arsenal, NJ, 07806, USASet-Aside
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Full Description
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information in this notice.
Solicitation number W15QKN-26-Q-A048 0003 is being issued as a request for quotation (RFQ) and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 202603. This requirement is being completed on a 100% Small Business set-aside basis under NAICS code 333248 with a small business size standard of 750 employees.
The United States Army Contracting Command - New Jersey (ACC-NJ), Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000 intends to award one (1) firm-fixed-price (FFP) purchase order, on a competitive basis, for the purchase and delivery of an Vacuum System (and ancillary pumps) in accordance with the following solicitation requirements, Statement of Work (SoW), Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL)/DD Form 1423, and Contract Addendum Quality Assurance Requirements.
Question Deadline: All questions, requests for clarification, or inquiries regarding this solicitation must be submitted in writing no later than 10 June 2026 at 1500 hours (Eastern Standard Time).
Format: To ensure a timely response, please submit questions using the following email subject line format: "Questions: [Solicitation Number] - [Company Name]".
Late Submissions: Questions received after the specified date and time may not be answered. The Government is not obligated to respond to any inquiries submitted after the deadline.
Consolidated Responses: All questions and corresponding Government responses will be consolidated and published as an Amendment to the solicitation on SAM.gov. Individual responses will not be provided to preserve procurement integrity.