Yuma Proving Ground ( YPG ) Vertical Wind Tunnel ( VWT ) Chillers Replacement

2026-11-03

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT / REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ONLY . This is not a Solicitation Announcement , nor is it a Request for Proposal . The U . S . Army Corps of Engineers ( USACE ), Los Angeles District , is conducting market research to identify prime contractors capable of the design - build replacement of the chiller and control system for the Vertical Wind Tunnel ( VWT ) at Yuma Proving Ground , Arizona . This notice is for market research and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation . The Government is not committing to awarding a contract based on this notice . Project OverviewProject Title : Yuma Proving Ground ( YPG ) Vertical Wind Tunnel ( VWT ) Chillers ReplacementLocation : Yuma Proving Ground , Arizona , Building 2590Estimated Magnitude of Construction : Between $ 1 , 000 , 000 and $ 5 , 000 , 000Anticipated Contract Type : Firm - Fixed - Price , Design - Build ( DB ) Anticipated Period of Performance : 365 daysScope of Work : The anticipated scope of work is for a complete design - build solution to replace an existing 450 - ton chiller with respective control system . The chiller system must provide reliable cooling performance under peak summer conditions and integrate with the VWT ’ s main flight control system . The anticipated scope includes , but is not limited to , the following : Develop a complete design for the new chilled water system , capable of delivering its required cooling capacity at a 120 ° F ambient design temperature . The design shall include a full evaluation of existing electrical , HVAC , and plumbing infrastructure to identify all necessary upgrades . Perform all site work , including potentially constructing a new concrete pad for the chillers , shading structures , retaining walls , utility tie - ins , grading , and pavement repair . Removing existing airflow obstructions ( e . g ., retrofitted metal enclosures ) for existing chiller units . Procure and install two new water - cooled chillers ( approximately 1 , 000 tons total ). Install a new , direct digital control system and hardware and software that corresponds with the new chillers . Ensure the new chiller control system seamlessly interfaces with the VWT ' s main flight control system , accepting commands from and providing status to the main operator ' s console and the main base Energy Monitoring and Control System ( EMCS ). Assess the replacement of the VWT ' s main flight control system to ensure appropriate interface with the new chiller control system . Procure and install as recommended by the assessment . Upgrade electrical service transformer and switchboard for new chiller system . Assess replacement options for existing Variable Frequency Drives ( VFDs ) for vertical wind tunnel fans . Procure and install new Variable Frequency Drives ( VFDs ) as recommended by assessment . Provide full system testing , adjusting , and balancing ( TAB ), including robust operational checks at high - throttle to prove performance under peak load . Provide a comprehensive warranty and a plan for long - term operation and maintenance support to ensure maximization of system performance throughout the lifetime of the new VWT chillers and control system . The Government anticipates that this requirement will involve Controlled Unclassified Information ( CUI ) and may require compliance with Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification ( CMMC ) Level 1 . Interested firms are requested to indicate their current CMMC status , including whether they have achieved CMMC Level 1 certification or their anticipated timeline for compliance . Intent to Specify Brand - Name Item : The Government intends to specify the following brand - name item in the resulting solicitation for this project : Item : Vertical Wind Tunnel Flight Control System ( Hardware and Software ) Brand Name : iFLY / SkyVenture Tunnel SystemsJustification : The new VWT chillers and control system must seamlessly integrate with the main VWT ' s flight control system . The iFly VWT flight control system is a proprietary and existing operational system for the VWT at Yuma Proving Ground . The use of a Non - Original Equipment Manufacture ( OEM ) system would introduce unacceptable operational risks and compromise the integrity of this mission critical training asset . Standardization of the iFly platform is essential for lifecycle management , operator safety and mission readiness . Interested parties may provide a response to this brand - name specification as part of their submission ( see Submission Requirements ). Acquisition Strategy : Information gathered from this Sources Sought notice will be used to determine the appropriate acquisition approach , including the potential for any small business set - asides . The anticipated North American Industry Classification Code ( NAICS ) is 236220 , Commercial and Institutional Building Construction , with a corresponding size standard of $ 45 , 000 , 000 . 00 . The anticipated Product Service Code ( PSC ) is Y1AZ – Construction Of Other Administrative Facilities and Service BuildingsSubmission Requirements : Interested PRIME CONTRACTORS are requested to respond to this Sources Sought notice . Interested Offeror ’ s may submit a capability statement demonstrating their ability to perform the work as described above . Responses shall not exceed a total of six ( 6 ) pages , not including CPARS . The capability statement must include the following : Offer Information : Provide the Offeror ' s complete corporate information . This includes the full Offeror ’ s name , address , and a primary point of contact with their name , telephone number , and email address . Additionally , Offerors must state their Unique Entity Identifier ( UEI ), their CAGE code , their official business size with all applicable socio - economic classifications such as Small Business , HUBZone , or 8 ( a ), and all relevant NAICS code designations under which the Offeror qualifies . Bonding : State the Offeror ' s bonding capability , including the construction bonding level per single contract and the aggregate construction bonding level ( both expressed in dollars ), along with current available bonding capacity . Capability : Capability statement must include a comprehensive narrative describing the Offeror ' s capability to successfully perform the proposed project . This section should address the firm ' s established ability to manage subcontractors across multiple disciplines , to prepare and comply with various environmental and construction permits , and its capacity to execute a project of this nature concurrently with other ongoing construction contracts . Cybersecurity : Provide a statement on the Offeror ' s CMMC Level 1 status or its anticipated compliance timeline . Relevant Past Performance : Provide detailed descriptions of no more than three ( 3 ) projects that have been completed or are at least 50 % complete within the past six ( 6 ) years . The response must demonstrate significant experience with chiller and control system projects for vertical wind tunnels or for other systems of equivalent technical complexity . Each submitted project example must have a construction value that falls within the estimated magnitude of this project ($ 1 , 000 , 000 to $ 5 , 000 , 000 ) and must have been performed on a U . S . or Allied military installation under a U . S . Government Contracting Agency . For each of these projects , the submission must include the project title , its location , a general description demonstrating its direct relevance to the project scope , the Offeror ’ s role , the percentage of self - performed work , the final contract value , the contract type , and the client agency ' s contact information ( reference name , phone number , and e - mail address ). For the past experience given , provide CPARS or related ratings information . The ratings info does not count towards the page count . Response to Brand - Name Specification : Provide an alternative to using mentioned equipment , with supporting rationale , that would alleviate the Government ’ s concerns regarding system compatibility . Important Notices : Safety Compliance : All construction contracts awarded by the U . S . Army Corps of Engineers require compliance with the EM 385 - 1 - 1 , Safety and Occupational Health Requirements manual . Market Research Only : This is a market research tool to determine the availability of qualified contractors . No contract will be awarded from this announcement . No Reimbursement : No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this notice . SAM . gov : The final solicitation and all amendments will be posted on https :// www . sam . gov . All interested parties must have an active registration in the System for Award Management ( SAM . gov ) to be eligible for award .

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