Induction-style Replacement Furnaces

The Army Contracting Command - Rock Island Arsenal is conducting market research to identify potential suppliers for Induction-style Replacement Furnaces for the Metal Working and Machining Shop Set at Rock Island Arsenal's Joint Manufacturing Technology Center. The sources sought notice seeks companies with experience and technical capability to provide and install five induction furnaces, four furnace control systems, power supplies, hydraulic pump units, cooling systems, conveyors, and associated equipment. Respondents must submit their company's capability summary, CAGE Code, and business size classification via email to travis.j.poindexter.civ@army.mil by January 2, 2025. The market survey is exclusively for planning purposes and does not constitute a formal solicitation or government obligation. All submitted information will be treated as contractor proprietary data, and no feedback will be provided to participating companies.

The pre-solicitation notice does not indicate a specific set-aside for small or disadvantaged businesses. The procurement involves comprehensive technical requirements, including operator and maintenance training for 13 personnel, engineering services, civil construction work, equipment removal and installation, and mechanical and electrical interconnections. Contractors must provide a 48-hour on-site service response and maintain spare parts inventory, with work restricted to 6:00 AM to 3:30 PM Monday through Thursday. While no specific award value is mentioned, the project scope suggests a significant equipment and installation investment, categorized under NAICS 332999 for Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing and PSC 3680 for Foundry Machinery. The procurement timeline indicates the pre-solicitation was posted on December 19, 2024, with responses due by January 2, 2025.