SAM #FA9101-SSN-Tunnel-9-Pitch-Upgrade

Modernization of Tunnel 9 Hydraulic Motion System at Arnold AFB

This opportunity seeks industry input for the modernization of the Tunnel 9 hydraulic motion system at Arnold Air Force Base, managed by the Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC). - Government Buyer: - Department of Defense - Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) - Tunnel 9, Arnold Air Force Base - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation or attachments - Products/Services Requested: - Engineering design, procurement, installation, and commissioning of a high-performance hydraulic system - Key components include: - Actuating cylinder (double-acting, 120.5 inch stroke, 13 ft/s speed, sensor compatibility) - Proportional valve (high-performance, 4-way 3-position, LVDT feedback, rapid response) - Hydraulic power unit (variable displacement, pressure compensated, 60HP motor, health monitoring) - Accumulators (bladder-type, ASME certified, hydrostatic tested) - Piping/tubing/hoses/connections (ASTM A106 Grade B or equivalent, stainless steel, leak-free fittings) - Offline kidney filtration loop (separate pump, dual-stage filtration, heat exchanger, monitoring) - Services include: - Phase 1: Engineering design package (calculations, simulations, schematics, BOM, 2D/3D models) - Phase 2: Part procurement, off-site fabrication, pre-assembly, and testing - Phase 3: On-site demolition of legacy system, installation, integration, commissioning, and verification - Unique/Notable Requirements: - System must integrate with existing controls and operate reliably under vacuum conditions - Detailed design packages, testing, certifications, and a one-year warranty are required - All components must use high-integrity, leak-free fittings (e.g., SAE J1453 ORFS or Swagelok) - Accumulators must be ASME BPVC Section VIII certified with U-Stamp - Health monitoring and safety features are required throughout the system - The contract is divided into three distinct phases: design, procurement, and installation/commissioning

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THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY. SUBMISSION DETAILS: Responses should include:  Company Information: Company name, company address, and telephone number and e-mail address of company point of contact. System for Award Management (SAM) Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) Number. Capabilities Statement: Documentation demonstrating the ability to perform high-performance hydraulic system modernization, including engineering design, part procurement, and demolition/installation/commissioning as outlined in the SOO. Preliminary estimate and lead time. Submission: Provide your company’s response to meet the subject requirement by the 10:00 AM CDT on 17 July 2026 to the announcement to the POCs listed.

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