Wind Tunnels

Request for Information (RFI)

This RFI is issued by the U.S. Army Contracting Command-Redstone for the U.S. Army Test, Measurement, and Diagnostic Equipment Activity (USATA). The purpose is to conduct market research to identify potential sources capable of providing a brand name purchase of two (2) Wind Tunnels. These wind tunnels are intended to support OCONUS customers who own wind speed measuring devices (hot-wire anemometers), aiming to reduce turnaround time for industrial hygiene and chemical testing facilities.

• Two (2) Wind Tunnels

• Ability to generate air speeds from 1.5 to 50 m/s.

• Air speed measuring equipment with a total measurement uncertainty <= 0.75% of reading.

• Test chamber dimensions: minimum 4x4 inch, maximum 12x12 inch.

• Turbulence intensity <= 1%.

• Maximum assembled dimensions: 10 x 3 x 6 feet (LWH).

• Must fit through a standard 32-inch width door.

• Open circuit design preferred if closed-circuit is not within budget.

• Designs > 45 kg must have casters.

• Motor noise <= 90 dB at 50 m/s.

• Motor powered by 220V 16A single phase line.

• Support and Accessories: Organic calibration support for measuring equipment, software without annual subscription or online connection, operating software capable of reporting standard/actual wind speed, correcting for pressure/temperature, and exporting data.

• Contract type and estimated value are not specified as this is an RFI.

• Place of Contract Delivery: TMDE Support Center (TSC) Kaiserslautern, Germany and TSC Camp Carroll, South Korea.

• This is an RFI, not a solicitation. No proposals will be accepted, and no response is required to receive a solicitation.

• Interested parties are requested to respond with:

  • Full company name
  • Business size
  • Socio-economic status
  • Point of Contact (POC) details (name, position, office, phone, email)
  • Cage Code
  • Unique Entity Identifier (UEI)

• Response Date: 25 June 2026, 2:00 PM Eastern Time.

• Responses should be submitted via email to the Contracting Officer (Portia R. Sampson) and Contract Specialist (Skylar R Summerprince).

• Set Aside: To Be Determined (TBD).

• This RFI does not commit the government to a contract.

• No costs incurred in responding will be reimbursed.

• Potential offerors are responsible for monitoring SAM.GOV for future information.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document describes the U.S. Army TMDE Activity's (USATA) requirement to purchase two (2) Wind Tunnels. These wind tunnels are intended to provide support to customers owning wind speed measuring devices, particularly for industrial hygiene and chemical testing facilities impacted by equipment turn-around times.

• Generate air speeds from 1.5 to 50 m/s.

• Measurement uncertainty less than or equal to 0.75% of reading.

• Test chamber dimensions: minimum 4x4 inches, maximum 12x12 inches.

• Turbulence intensity less than or equal to 1%.

• Maximum assembled dimensions: 10 x 3 x 6 feet (LWH), capable of fitting through a 32-inch door.

• Open circuit design preferred, unless a closed-circuit design is within budget.

• Designs over 45 kg must include a frame with casters.

• Motor noise not to exceed 90 dB at 50 m/s.

• Powered by a 220V 16A single-phase line.

• Wind tunnels to be shipped to TMDE Support Center (TSC) Kaiserslautern, Germany, and TSC Camp Carroll, South Korea.

• Organic calibration support required for measuring equipment, including any necessary procedure/software.

• Software must not require annual subscription or online connection. If a transferable license is not provided, a computer must be included.

• Operating software must report standard and actual wind speed, correct for pressure and temperature variations, and export test run data.

• Shipping Address: U.S. Army TMDE Activity, Attn: Joshua Apodaca, TMDE Support Center (TSC) Kaiserslautern, Germany and TSC Camp Carroll, South Korea.