AH1 Gas Fired Air Heater

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Background This solicitation is issued by the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL/RIZ) located at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The goal of this contract is to procure a new gas-fired air heater system to replace an existing unit that has reached the end of its operational lifecycle. This replacement is critical for supporting the AFRL's research and development missions, particularly in simulating conditions for advanced propulsion systems used by the United States Air Force. Work Details The contractor shall deliver one (1) Gas Fired Air Heater in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW) dated 16 April 2026 and Specification Sheet Section (23 80 20.20 10). The air heater must meet the following minimum technical and performance requirements: - Process Air Flow Rate: 2.5 to 34.0 lbm/sec - Process Air Inlet Temperature: 100°F (Nominal) - Process Air Discharge Temperature Range: 250°F to 1250°F - Discharge Temperature Tolerance: +4% / -0% of the setpoint - Maximum Operating Pressure: 750 PSIG - Design Pressure: 500 PSIG. The delivery location is AFRL/RQOE, 1950 5th Street, Building 18, WPAFB, OH 45433. Period of Performance Requested Date of Delivery: 45 Weeks After Date of Award. Place of Performance AFRL/RQOE, 1950 5th Street, Building 18, WPAFB, OH 45433. Bidder Requirements This opportunity is a Small Business Set Aside - Total (SBA). Bidders must meet all specifications outlined in the SOW and Specification Sheet to be considered technically acceptable. Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail) The opportunity for the “AH1 Gas Fired Air Heater” appears to have a confirmed incumbent based on the prior contract FA239625PB014 awarded to Exotherm Corporation for $1,746,095 (10/27/25–09/10/26) for a “GAS FIRED AIR HEATER.” The current requirement is to procure a replacement gas-fired air heater system with specified performance and operating parameters, which aligns closely with the prior scope and suggests this effort may be a continuation or follow-on procurement of the same type of equipment.