Solicitation Qs and As.pdf

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C26-032 Altitude Test Chamber Blower Replacement
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FA812526Q0078
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This is a Questions and Answers document for Solicitation FA8125-26-Q-0078, addressing inquiries related to the procurement of a replacement blower for an Altitude Test Chamber (Project C26-032). The document does not contain response dates, award dates, pricing terms, or set-asides.

The replacement blower must be a fixed-speed unit operating at 3550 motor RPM, powered by 460 VAC, 3-phase, 60 Hz electrical service. The unit shall feature 8-inch nominal pipe size ANSI Class 150 pound flanges on both the air inlet and outlet to interface with the existing installation. The blower will be installed indoors within a heated but non-air-conditioned building by government personnel; the contractor's responsibility is limited to manufacturing and shipping the unit only. The existing blower being replaced is Model Number 38406A, Serial Number 27335. Site drawings, installation specifications, integration details, and photographs of the current installation are not required from contractors, as the government will handle all installation activities.

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Solicitation FA8125-26-Q-0078 C26-032 Altitude Test Chamber Blower Replacement

Questions and Answers

1. Provide site drawings and specifics for this project.

• The contractor is only required to ship the blower to the government, not to install the blower. No site drawings should be required.

2. Verify how the unit connects and interfaces with the existing installation layout.

• The blower shall have 8-inch nominal pipe size ANSI Class150 pound flanges on both the air inlet and outlet.

3. Will this be installed inside?

• The government will install the unit. The unit is located inside a building that is heated but not air-conditioned.

4. Will this need to be a fixed speed or a variable speed unit?

• Fixed speed. Motor rpm is 3550.

5. Please provide specifics as to how we are to integrate the blower to the system as stated in the spec.

• The government will install the unit.

6. What voltage is required for this?

• 460 VAC, 3 phase, 60 Hz

7. Will the blower be placed indoor or outdoor?

• See Question 3.

8. Could you please provide the complete serial number of the existing blower.

• Model Number: 38406A

• Serial Number: 27335

9. Clear photos of the current installation/connections.

• Photos non-releasable. The blower shall have 8-inch nominal pipe size ANSI Class150 pound flanges on both the air inlet and outlet. The government will install the unit.

10. Identification nameplate?

• Photos non-releasable. See Question 8 for Model and Serial Number.

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