Arnold AFB Independent Air Supply
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Air Force, specifically the Air Force Test Center (AFTC/PZI) at Arnold Air Force Base (AFB), TN, is conducting a Sources Sought to identify qualified sources capable of upgrading the independent air supply system for a test facility. This effort encompasses design, analysis, procurement, fabrication, installation, and testing to provide a complete and functional temperature-controlled air supply. Responses are due by April 17, 2026.
Purpose and Scope
The Government requires a comprehensive upgrade to the independent air supply, including compressors, dryers, heaters, expansion turbines, and all necessary utilities, power, equipment, and controls. The scope involves modifications to process air (including demolition), utility distribution, electrical, and control systems. The Statement of Objectives (SOO) outlines the need to develop a detailed Statement of Work (SOW) with specific, performance-based, and quantitative terms for the project.
Key Deliverables and Milestones
The SOO details key milestones such as Project Kickoff, Requirements Review, Preliminary, Intermediate, Critical, and Final Design Reviews, Completion of Fabrication and Installation, and System Readiness Review. Required data deliverables include various reports, operational and fabrication drawings, analysis reports, equipment specifications, hazard tracking logs, project risk assessments, and plans for demolition, manufacturing, installation, verification, and testing. The Government will receive Unlimited Data Rights to all contractor-provided technical data and on-site training for new equipment.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Informational Purposes Only)
- Set-Aside: None specified (NAICS is TBD; recommendations encouraged)
- Response Due: April 17, 2026, 2:00 PM Central Time (CT)
- Published: April 6, 2026
- Contracting Office: AFTC/PZI, Arnold Air Force Base, TN
Submission Details
Interested parties should submit their company name, address, telephone number, email for a point of contact, System for Award Management (SAM) Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) Number, and an overview of their technical capabilities. Attachment 2 (Performance Parameters), marked Distribution Statement D, can be requested by emailing the Contracting Officer with your company's CAGE code.
Additional Notes
This is not a request for quote or a solicitation and does not constitute a commitment by the Government. No funds are available for response preparation. Follow-up discussions may be scheduled if technical capabilities align with the requirement.