5-Ton Electric ARC Furnace

The Department of the Army Materiel Command Contracting Command Rock Island Arsenal is seeking a comprehensive solution for the procurement and installation of a 5-ton electric arc furnace system with an option for a second unit. The solicitation encompasses detailed design engineering, specification development, project management, equipment installation, concrete work, construction services, equipment commissioning, and training services. The scope includes procurement of the primary 5-ton electric arc furnace along with essential supporting equipment such as a bag house dust collection system, compressed air and argon storage tanks, and a 5-ton AOD system. Additionally, the contract requires demolition and removal of the existing 5-ton arc furnace currently in operation. All work must include materials and labor necessary to ensure safe operation and compliance with relevant industry and national standards. This pre-solicitation notice was posted on August 14, 2025, with responses due by September 15, 2025.

This opportunity does not utilize any set-aside designations and is classified under NAICS code 333248 for All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing and PSC code 4430 for Industrial Furnaces, Kilns, Lehrs, and Ovens. The primary deliverable is one 5-ton electric arc furnace with the flexibility to procure a second unit under the contract option. The procurement involves both new equipment installation and the removal of existing infrastructure, indicating a facility modernization or replacement project. No incumbent contractors, specific budget ranges, or detailed timelines for service delivery are mentioned in this pre-solicitation notice. The comprehensive nature of the requirement suggests this is a significant capital investment project that will require specialized industrial equipment manufacturing and installation capabilities.