SAM #W519TC-27-Q-A019

Rock Island Arsenal Deep Pit Furnace with Installation, Testing, and Training

The U.S. Army is seeking one complete deep pit furnace for heat treating at Rock Island Arsenal. - Government buyer: Department of the Army, Rock Island Arsenal, Joint Manufacturing and Technology Center (RIA-JMTC); the documentation identifies Rock Island Arsenal, ATTN: TARA-LGC, and David Holgorsen. - Procurement: One new, stationary, top-loading electric deep pit furnace. No furnace manufacturer, model, or part number is specified. - Required capabilities: Work zone of at least 60 inches in diameter by 144 inches deep; 1,500–1,850°F operating range; load capacity of 10,000 lb; and temperature uniformity of ±25°F or better. The furnace must control endothermic and nitrogen atmospheres and meet AMS 2750 Class 5 or better, ASTM E230, and applicable NFPA 86 requirements. - Controls and named manufacturers: Controls must include an Allen-Bradley Micro850 PLC and PanelView HMI and interface with the existing SSi 16130 Matrix system. Allen-Bradley and SSi are the named manufacturers; no furnace OEM or reseller is identified. - Included features: Pneumatic lift and swing-rotate door, electric radiant-tube heating, atmosphere flowmeters and recirculation fan, pyrometry, and related furnace structure and support components. - Contractor responsibilities: Delivery, installation and start-up; initial AMS 2750 temperature uniformity survey (TUS) and system accuracy test (SAT) with signed reports; documentation; and on-site operator, programming, maintenance, and methods training. Training is for 5 operators, 2 programming personnel, 2 maintenance personnel, and 4 methods students. - Documentation and readiness requirements: Provide equipment characteristics, installation and utility drawings and schematics, required tool lists, manuals, safety and maintenance procedures, SDS and chemical inventories, and a pre-shipment testing report. Submissions include specified electronic and paper copies and deadlines tied to award or delivery. - Support and acceptance: Supplier must provide qualified English-speaking service personnel, telephone support during the Arsenal’s normal working hours, and the capability to respond on site within 48 hours of notification. Initial TUS and SAT testing will be witnessed by RIA-JMTC personnel. - Period of performance: No overall contract duration or option periods are stated. Documentation deadlines are relative to award and delivery; delivery and installation timing is not specified in the provided summaries.

Description

The Rock Island Arsenal has a requirement for the following item.

The Government intends to make a firm fixed price (FFP) award to the lowest priced, responsive, responsible vendor whose quote, conforms to the RFQ requirements and represents the lowest total evaluated price. Discussions are not anticipated.

Payment will be completed via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF)

Quote must include shipping to Rock Island Arsenal, IL 61299

Site Visit is set for November 10th, 2026 at 10 AM Central Standard Time

Quotes are due by 6 PM, November 17, 2026

Certificate of Conformance in required

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