Replace Pumps and Motors - Arnold AFB
Overview
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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 Air Force Test Center (AFTC/PZI) at Arnold Air Force Base (AFB), Tennessee, is conducting a Sources Sought to identify qualified firms capable of providing design, procurement, and installation services for up to seven pump and motor sets. This includes associated electrical modifications and removal of existing equipment. Responses are due by February 10, 2026, at 2:00 PM Central Time.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves replacing up to seven pump and motor sets of various sizes and characteristics at Building 1090. The existing sets, installed in 1983, are no longer manufacturer-supported. Key aspects include:
- Design/Build Services: Contractor to perform full design and build.
- Electrical Modifications: Perform necessary electrical system updates.
- Performance Standards: New pumps must achieve 80% or greater wire-to-water efficiency, operate without cavitation, and include health monitoring probes (vibration and temperature). Motors require WP2 enclosures and must allow six starts per hour without overheating.
- Structural Work: Removal and reinstallation of roof panels.
- Hazardous Materials: Handling of lead paint, asbestos, lead, and heavy metals according to specified procedures.
- Deliverables: Submittals include 30%, 90%, and Final design review documents, outage requests, construction schedule, and demolition plans. Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) are required for all pump and motor sets.
- Warranty: A minimum 12-month warranty on new parts and labor.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought
- NAICS Code: 333996 Fluid Power Pump and Motor Manufacturing (Small Business Size Standard: 1,250 employees)
- Response Due: February 10, 2026, 2:00 PM CT
- Published Date: January 26, 2026
- Place of Performance: Arnold Engineering Development Complex, Arnold AFB, Tennessee
Submission Details
Interested sources should provide:
- Company name, address, telephone number, and point of contact email.
- System for Award Management (SAM) Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) Number.
- Overview of technical capabilities, including whether the company is a manufacturer, distributor, or general contractor. Responses should be emailed to Ms. Haley Smith at haley.smith.10@us.af.mil.
Additional Notes
This is a Sources Sought notice for informational purposes only and is not a request for quote or a solicitation. The Government is under no obligation to award a contract. If technical capabilities align, the Contracting Officer may schedule a follow-up discussion with the Government Project Team. Appendix A – Reference Drawings are available upon request.