LGC 25-3-14 Weld Ventilation B2

Purchase Description

This document outlines the requirements for an ambient weld ventilation system to be installed in Building 299, Zone 8 at Rock Island Arsenal. The system must provide a safe and functioning environment, accommodating up to 12 weld booths. Key considerations include height clearance, weld volume, and air changeover.

• System Design: Standalone filtering units creating an air circulation pattern with approximately 10 air exchanges per hour. Units must minimize vertical footprint.

• CFM: Each unit requires a 5,000 CFM capability.

• Motor/Blower: Single 3HP Motor/Blower combination per unit.

• Filter: Self-cleaning filter using compressed air or equivalent, rated for weld particulate.

• Sensors: Each unit must include velocity, differential pressure, filter status, compressed air, and temperature sensors. A filter pressure sensor is also required.

• Spark Arrester: Guarding to protect against sparks entering the system.

• Ducting: Air filtering units connected to a dust collector via ducting no larger than 8-in.

• Blower (Cleanout): A 25hp blower for the system cleanout.

• Dust Collector: Vertical downflow dust collector with cartridge filters, expelling to a 55-gallon drum.

• Silencer: Included for the cleanout system blower to minimize noise.

• Controls: Overarching control system for diagnostics and cleaning cycles, with a time schedule option for off-shift cleaning. Interface to show communication status, faults, cleaning status, filter status, filter pressure, air speed, and unit set points.

• Performance Testing: Required to ensure proper air filtering and air cycling.

• Installation: Contractor is responsible for site preparation, installation, set-up, and connection beyond utility points of first connection. Rock Island Arsenal will provide utilities to the points of first connection.

• Shipping: Contractor is responsible for delivery to Rock Island Arsenal. Specific delivery hours (Mon-Thurs, 6:00 am - 12:00 pm) apply.

• Training: Contractor must provide instruction in proper operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting for 5 operators, 2 programming personnel, and 2 maintenance personnel.

• Service/Support: Contractor must have a verifiable service/repair capability with English-speaking staff, telephone access during normal working hours, and on-site response within 48 hours. Maintenance parts must be stocked.

• Site Inspection: Contractors are responsible for site inspections and measurements prior to bidding.

• Clarifications: Any ambiguities must be reported in writing to the contracting officer before the bid closing date.

• Final Acceptance: Based on set-up completion, successful performance testing, final inspection approval, complete training, and delivery of documentation packages.

Not specified in this document.

• The document specifies numerous security requirements for personnel accessing the Rock Island Arsenal installation, including background checks, training, and potential ID requirements (Real ID).
• Equipment must be new and unused.
• All components must comply with applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
• Specific requirements for data plates, IUID registration, utility connections, and material exclusions are detailed.

Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)

This notice is issued by the U.S. Army Contracting Command-Rock Island (ACC-RI) to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources for the purchase of LGC 25-3-14 Weld Ventilation B2 at Rock Island Arsenal, supporting the Joint Manufacturing and Technology Center (JMTC). This is for market research purposes only and is NOT a solicitation.

Vendors are requested to submit capability statements that include:

• Vendor's Size Standard, DUNS Number, EUI, Cage Code.

• Confirmation of at least 3 years of experience manufacturing this equipment.

• Manufacturer and model number of the equipment offered.

• Capability statements should be submitted via email to angel.j.traman.civ@army.mil.

• Deadline for submission: April 20, 2026, by 11:00 A.M. CST.

• The capability statement should address requirements in accordance with Attachment 0001 – DRAFT Purchase Description.

• This RFI does not obligate the Government to an acquisition.

• Information received will be used for planning and market research.

• The Government does not intend to award a contract based on RFI responses.

• Vendors are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI.

• The Government will not pay for information received.