Wind Tunnels

Project ID: PANRSA26P0000037538 FederalOpportunitiesSpecial Notice

Overview

Agency	ACC Redstone
Deadline	06/25/26
Posted	06/11/26
Estimated Value	$120,000 - $300,000 (AI estimate)
Set Aside	None
NAICS	334519 - Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing
PSC	6636 - Environmental Chambers And Related Equipment
Location	Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898 United States

Description

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Request for Information

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes it does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. Solicitations are not available at this time. Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. This notice does not constitute a commitment by the United States Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary; the United States Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the United States Government. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP, if any is issued. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on SAM.GOV. It is the responsibility of the potential offerors to monitor this site for additional information pertaining to this requirement. 1. Agency: U.S. Army Contracting Command-Redstone in support of the U.S Army Test, Measurement, and Diagnostic Equipment Activity (USATA) is conducting market research to obtain capability information in support of U.S. Army Test, Measurement, and Diagnostic Equipment Activity (USATA) in accordance with FAR 15.201(e). 2. Contracting Office Address: Army Contracting Command, Army Contracting Center- Redstone Office: CCAM-CAD-B 3. Notice Type: Special Notice 4. Reference Number: PANRSA-26-P-0000-037538 5. Title: Wind Tunnels 6. Classification Code: 6636: Environmental Chambers and Related Equipment 7. NAICS Code: 334519 Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing 8. Response Date: 25 June 2026 2:00PM Eastern Time 9. Primary Points of Contact: Contracting Officer: Portia R. Sampson, Ph: 256-955-9135, E-Mail: portia.r.sampson.civ@army.mil & Contract Specialist: Skylar R Summerprince, Phone: PH: 520-674-8112, E-Mail: skylar.r.summersprince.civ@army.mil 10. Description: The U.S. Army Contracting Command-Redstone, Operations, Services, & Training Division, plans to obtain information to serve as market research to help identify potential sources that can provide a brand name purchase of two (2) Wind Tunnels that will be used by USATA Engineers and Technicians to provide OCONUS support to customers owning wind speed measuring devices (hot-wire anemometers). Industrial hygiene and chemical testing facilities are impacted by the increased turn-around time of sending their equipment to the APSL. The Wind Tunnels shall include the following specifications or equivalent (if not brand name): Requirements : - The wind tunnel shall generate air speeds ranging from 1.5 to 50 m/s. - Air speed measuring equipment shall be provided and shall have a total measurement uncertainty less than or equal to 0.75% of reading. - The wind tunnel test chamber shall have cross sectional dimensions of 4 x 4 inch at minimum, and 12 x 12 inch at maximum. - The wind tunnel shall produce turbulence intensity that is less than or equal to 1%. - The wind tunnel shall have maximum dimensions of 10 x 3 x 6 feet LWH when assembled. The wind tunnel shall be able to fit through a standard 32-inch width door. - The wind tunnel design shall be open circuit if a closed-circuit design is not available within budget. - For designs greater than 45 kg, the wind tunnel shall be built on a frame with casters. - The wind tunnel's motor shall not exceed 90 dB when generating speeds of 50 m/s. - The wind tunnel's motor shall be powered on a 220V 16A single phase line.

Support and Accessories

- The wind tunnel shall be shipped to TMDE Support Center (TSC) Kaiserslautern, Germany and TSC Camp Carroll, South Korea. - Measuring equipment requires organic calibration support. Any calibration procedure/software required shall be provided. - All software shall not require an annual subscription or online connection. If software does not have a transferable license, a computer shall be provided to operate it. - Operating software shall be able to report standard and actual wind speed. It shall also be able to correct for different pressure and temperature conditions. - Operating software shall be able to export data from test runs. 11. Place of Contract Delivery: TMDE Support Center (TSC) Kaiserslautern, Germany and TSC Camp Carroll, South Korea 12. Set Aside: TBD 13. Responses: Interested parties are requested to respond to this RFI with the following: 1. Full company name. 2. Identify business size 3. Identify Socio-economic status as applicable. 4. Include Point of Contacts (POCs): name, position, office and mobile telephone numbers and email address. 5. Cage Code 6.Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) The response date for this market research is 25 June 2026 2:00PM Eastern Time. No phone calls will be accepted. All responses to this RFI may be submitted via e-mail to the following POCs: Contracting Officer: Portia R. Sampson, Ph: 256-955-9135, E-Mail: portia.r.sampson.civ@army.mil & Contract Specialist: Skylar R Summerprince, PH: 520-674-8112, E-Mail: skylar.r.summersprince.civ@army.mil.

Summary (Newest Update)

Background The U.S. Army Contracting Command-Redstone, in support of the U.S. Army Test, Measurement, and Diagnostic Equipment Activity (USATA), is conducting market research to obtain capability information. This initiative aims to identify potential sources for the procurement of wind tunnels that will assist USATA Engineers and Technicians in providing overseas support to customers using wind speed measuring devices. Work Details The contract involves the purchase of two (2) Wind Tunnels with the following specifications: - Generate air speeds ranging from 1.5 to 50 m/s. - Provide air speed measuring equipment with a total measurement uncertainty less than or equal to 0.75% of reading. - Test chamber dimensions: minimum 4 x 4 inches, maximum 12 x 12 inches. - Turbulence intensity must be less than or equal to 1%. - Maximum assembled dimensions: 10 x 3 x 6 feet LWH, able to fit through a standard 32-inch door. - Open circuit design preferred if closed-circuit is not budget-friendly. - For designs over 45 kg, built on a frame with casters. - Motor noise must not exceed 90 dB at maximum speed of 50 m/s. - Powered by a 220V 16A single-phase line. Support and Accessories include: - Shipping to TMDE Support Center (TSC) Kaiserslautern, Germany and TSC Camp Carroll, South Korea. - Organic calibration support for measuring equipment. - Software must not require annual subscriptions or online connections; if non-transferable, a computer must be provided. - Software should report standard and actual wind speeds and correct for pressure and temperature conditions, as well as export data from test runs. Period of Performance The geographic location(s) the product will be delivered to or performed at. Place of Performance TMDE Support Center (TSC) Kaiserslautern, Germany and TSC Camp Carroll, South Korea. Bidder Requirements Bidders are expected to provide information including full company name, business size, socio-economic status if applicable, points of contact with names and contact details, Cage Code, and Unique Entity Identifier (UEI).

Contacts

Contact name	Skylar Summers
Contact email	skylar.r.summersprince.civ@army.mil
Contact phone	(520) 674-8112
Secondary contact name	Portia Sampson
Secondary contact email	portia.r.sampson.civ@army.mil
Secondary contact phone	(520) 674-8299