New Pit Hardening Furnace Per Specification for the Watervliet Arsenal

The Department of the Army Materiel Command Contracting Command Detroit Arsenal is seeking to procure a new Pit Hardening Furnace for the Watervliet Arsenal in New York. The solicitation (W911PT25Q0054) requires one Lindberg 12-CT-4872-18A Electric CT Atmosphere Pit Furnace or equivalent, with specific technical requirements including a programmable, batch-type, vertical pit furnace capable of operating at temperatures of 1200F, 1500F, and 1800F. The government will evaluate offers based on the lowest evaluated price for a technically acceptable proposal, with the contracting officer reserving the right to arrange plant visits or request additional background information. Offers must be submitted electronically to kristin.krieg.civ@army.mil by 4:00 PM on April 30, 2025. Comprehensive technical documentation, including detailed compliance sheets, technical specifications, brochures, and product literature, will be required from potential vendors.

This solicitation is a 100% Small Business Set Aside under NAICS category 333994 (Industrial Process Furnace and Oven Manufacturing) with a Product Service Code of 3424 for Metal Heat Treating Equipment. The procurement includes full delivery, installation, and training at the Watervliet Arsenal, with the contractor responsible for all installation costs and foundation preparation if needed. The furnace must comply with aerospace material specifications AMS 2750G for temperature uniformity and include a three-zone design with a recirculating fan, endothermic gas atmosphere, and a sophisticated control system featuring an Allen Bradley programmable logic controller. The place of performance is Watervliet, New York, and the contract will include rigorous testing requirements such as System Accuracy Tests and Temperature Uniformity Surveys. A standard commercial warranty will commence upon final government acceptance of the equipment.