Wind Tunnels
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The U.S. Army Contracting Command-Redstone is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) to gather market data regarding potential suppliers of two wind tunnels intended for use by the U.S. Army Test, Measurement, and Diagnostic Equipment Activity (USATA). This effort is purely for information gathering and planning and does not constitute a commitment or solicitation. The wind tunnels will support testing and calibration of hot-wire anemometers for customers located overseas, specifically at TMDE Support Centers in Kaiserslautern, Germany, and Camp Carroll, South Korea. The key technical requirements include generating airspeeds between 1.5 and 50 meters per second, measurement uncertainty less than or equal to 0.75%, low turbulence intensity (≤1%), a compact size that fits through a standard 32-inch door, and operational noise limits. Additional specifications address design features such as open circuit configuration, portability with a caster frame if over 45 kg, and power requirements of 220V single phase. Supporting accessories and services are also required, including organic calibration support, non-subscription based operating software with data export and environmental correction capabilities, and hardware provisions if the software license is not transferable. Interested parties are asked to provide company details, size, socio-economic status, points of contact, Cage Code, and Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) by June 25, 2026. All responses are to be submitted via email to designated contracting personnel. This RFI is a preliminary step ahead of any potential future solicitation, which will be announced on the SAM.gov platform.
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Redstone Arsenal, AL, 35898, USASet-Aside
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Request for Information
THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY – This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes – it does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. Solicitations are not available at this time. Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. This notice does not constitute a commitment by the United States Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary; the United States Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the United States Government. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP, if any is issued. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on SAM.GOV. It is the responsibility of the potential offerors to monitor this site for additional information pertaining to this requirement.
1. Agency: U.S. Army Contracting Command-Redstone in support of the U.S Army Test, Measurement, and Diagnostic Equipment Activity (USATA) is conducting market research to obtain capability information in support of U.S. Army Test, Measurement, and Diagnostic Equipment Activity (USATA) in accordance with FAR 15.201(e).
2. Contracting Office Address: Army Contracting Command, Army Contracting Center- Redstone Office: CCAM-CAD-B
3. Notice Type: Special Notice
4. Reference Number: PANRSA-26-P-0000-037538
5. Title: Wind Tunnels
6. Classification Code: 6636: Environmental Chambers and Related Equipment
7. NAICS Code: 334519 Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing
8. Response Date: 25 June 2026 2:00PM Eastern Time
9. Primary Points of Contact: Contracting Officer: Portia R. Sampson, Ph: 256-955-9135, E-Mail: portia.r.sampson.civ@army.mil & Contract Specialist: Skylar R Summerprince, Phone: PH: 520-674-8112, E-Mail: skylar.r.summersprince.civ@army.mil
10. Description: The U.S. Army Contracting Command-Redstone, Operations, Services, & Training Division, plans to obtain information to serve as market research to help identify potential sources that can provide a brand name purchase of two (2) Wind Tunnels that will be used by USATA Engineers and Technicians to provide OCONUS support to customers owning wind speed measuring devices (hot-wire anemometers). Industrial hygiene and chemical testing facilities are impacted by the increased turn-around time of sending their equipment to the APSL. The Wind Tunnels shall include the following specifications or equivalent (if not brand name):
Requirements:
- The wind tunnel shall generate air speeds ranging from 1.5 to 50 m/s.
- Air speed measuring equipment shall be provided and shall have a total measurement uncertainty less than or equal to 0.75% of reading.
- The wind tunnel test chamber shall have cross sectional dimensions of 4 x 4 inch at minimum, and 12 x 12 inch at maximum.
- The wind tunnel shall produce turbulence intensity that is less than or equal to 1%.
- The wind tunnel shall have maximum dimensions of 10 x 3 x 6 feet LWH when assembled. The wind tunnel shall be able to fit through a standard 32-inch width door.
- The wind tunnel design shall be open circuit if a closed-circuit design is not available within budget.
- For designs greater than 45 kg, the wind tunnel shall be built on a frame with casters.
- The wind tunnel’s motor shall not exceed 90 dB when generating speeds of 50 m/s.
- The wind tunnel’s motor shall be powered on a 220V 16A single phase line.
Support and Accessories
- The wind tunnel shall be shipped to TMDE Support Center (TSC) Kaiserslautern, Germany and TSC Camp Carroll, South Korea.
- Measuring equipment requires organic calibration support. Any calibration procedure/software required shall be provided.
- All software shall not require an annual subscription or online connection. If software does not have a transferable license, a computer shall be provided to operate it.
- Operating software shall be able to report standard and actual wind speed. It shall also be able to correct for different pressure and temperature conditions.
- Operating software shall be able to export data from test runs.
11. Place of Contract Delivery: TMDE Support Center (TSC) Kaiserslautern, Germany and TSC Camp Carroll, South Korea
12. Set Aside: TBD
13. Responses: Interested parties are requested to respond to this RFI with the following:
1. Full company name.
2. Identify business size
3. Identify Socio-economic status as applicable.
4. Include Point of Contacts (POCs): name, position, office and mobile telephone numbers and email address.
5. Cage Code
6.Unique Entity Identifier (UEI)
The response date for this market research is 25 June 2026 2:00PM Eastern Time. No phone calls will be accepted. All responses to this RFI may be submitted via e-mail to the following POCs: Contracting Officer: Portia R. Sampson, Ph: 256-955-9135, E-Mail: portia.r.sampson.civ@army.mil & Contract Specialist: Skylar R Summerprince, PH: 520-674-8112, E-Mail: skylar.r.summersprince.civ@army.mil.