SAM #FA812626Q0061_11022026

Tinker AFB high-pressure nitrogen piping replacement for plasma spray booth

The Department of the Air Force is seeking a complete replacement of the high-pressure nitrogen piping serving the plasma spray booth at Tinker Air Force Base. - Government buyer: Department of the Air Force; Air Force Sustainment Center, AF SC/PZIMB; Oklahoma City-Air Logistics Complex (OC-ALC), Tinker AFB. Supporting office references include 76MXSG/MXDEJ and OC-ALC/EN; the Q&A identifies OBCA. - Scope: Replace the existing system in Building 3001, including about 300 feet of tubing from the nitrogen generator through the 16-tank storage racks and regulator equipment to the spray booth. The solicitation lists CLIN 0001, quantity 1 EA. - Key OEMs named: Swagelok (bleed valve and tube connector), WIKA (pressure gauge), Parker (inline valve), Tescom (dual high-pressure regulator), and Nuvair (twist bleed valves and flexible hoses). - Specified equipment: Seamless 316/316L stainless-steel tubing in three sizes; pressure-protection components, valves, regulator cabinet, gauge, and flexible hoses. See line items for specified part numbers, quantities, and technical details. - Notable requirements: Design for nitrogen service up to 5,000 psi and a required flow of 2,500 SLPM. Hydrostatic testing is specified at 7,500 psi and leak testing at 5,500 psi. Use ASTM A269 tubing and comply with ASME B31.3; provide TIG-welded connections, supports, labeling, and system documentation. Welding is prohibited in the specialty gas yard. The finished piping must be clean and 99.9% free of water or moisture, and free of oils and particulates. - Existing equipment and exclusions: Tie into existing storage racks and pressure-reduction equipment; retain or reuse specified existing components, including the spray-booth inline filter. Spray-booth valves and regulators are excluded. - Procurement terms: 100% small-business set-aside; firm-fixed-price. Award is based on technical acceptability and lowest evaluated price.

Description

A complete, leak-free nitrogen piping system connecting the nitrogen generator, storage cylinders, regulator, and plasma spray booth.

IAW PWS

Solicitation FA812627Q0004, Nitrogen Piping Replacement for the Plasma Spray Booth, is a re-solicitation of the requirement originally issued under Solicitation FA812626Q0061. The original solicitation closed on 16 October 2026. Award action could not proceed as planned because approval to release the associated drawings was pending with Public Affairs. Upon receipt of the required approval, the requirement was re-solicited under FA812627Q0004 to ensure all prospective offerors have access to the approved technical data and an equitable opportunity to compete.

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