Reach-in Environmental Chamber

Closed Solicitation Posted

Solicitation number
PANRSA26P0000037084
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
Total Small Business

Opportunity facts

Place of performance
Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania 18466, United States

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The U.S. Army Contracting Command-Redstone seeks one air-cooled reach-in environmental test chamber capable of exposing test loads to cycles of temperature and humidity conditions, with quotes due September 22, 2026 at 2:00 PM CST. This is a 100% Small Business Set Aside, Firm-Fixed-Price RFQ (PANRSA-26-P-0000 037084).

Delivery is to Building 2, Bay 5, 11 Hap Arnold Boulevard, Tobyhanna, PA 18466. The chamber must provide a temperature range of -94°F to +356°F with control tolerance of ±2°F, a humidity range of 10–95% RH with ±5% RH tolerance in the dry bulb range of +68°F to +180°F, and a 2.5°F ramp rate. Interior useable space must measure at least 44 inches wide by 38 inches deep by 46 inches high with a single front entry door, heated viewing window, and heavy-duty floor and shelf capable of supporting substantial loads without deflection or permanent deformation; offerors must specify floor and shelf load ratings in total pounds and pounds per square foot. The refrigeration system must use a dual 6HP cascade configuration with air-cooled condensers and CFC-free, non-flammable refrigerants with zero ozone depletion potential. The controller shall include a full-color digital touch screen (minimum 4.3 inches), capability to create and store at least ten separate test programs with twelve steps each, real-time monitoring and data logging with graphical charts, USB 2.0+ data transfer, and NIST-calibrated instrumentation.

The base contract period runs September 30, 2026 through September 29, 2027, with four optional years for annual on-site preventative maintenance, checks, services, and calibration covering September 30, 2028 through September 29, 2032. The contractor must provide equipment delivery within ten months of award, including startup, training for a minimum of five personnel, calibration, complete documentation, and acceptance testing. A minimum twelve-month standard warranty covering parts and labor is required, with telephone support available 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays. All contractor personnel must comply with Antiterrorism Level I training, iWATCH training, OPSEC training, background checks via ELTY Form 648-C, and operations security measures for handling Controlled Unclassified Information. Award will be made based on best value considering technical capability and price; no discussions with vendors are planned. NAICS code is 333415; PSC code is 6636.

Notice text

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Update #4 · Latest ·

9/22/2026 - Extended Submission Time until 2:00pm CDT 9/22/2026
- Uploaded additional Questions and Answers
- Uploaded additional Safety Data Sheet.

9/17/2026 --- Safety Data Sheet Uploaded 

9/17/2026 --- Questions and Answers Uploaded 
 

The U.S. Army Contracting Command-Redstone Services & IT Solution Branch has a requirement to procure one (1) reach-in environmental test chamber including startup, training, annual preventative maintenance, calibration, and repairs. This solicitation, PANRSA-26-P-0000 037084, is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ).

CONTRACT TYPE: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)

SET-ASIDE: 100% Small Business Set Aside

RFQ INSTRUCTIONS AND EVALUATION CRITERIA: In accordance with the REQUIREMENTS below, a submission of a FFP quote for the item(s) listed is hereby requested. The U.S. Government (USG) reserves the right to make award based on initial quotes received, without discussions with vendors; therefore, the initial quote should contain the vendor's best terms.                        -------------------------------------------------------------------------
REQUIREMENTS:

The Contractor shall supply the Government with quantity one (1) air-cooled reach-in environmental test chamber capable of exposing test loads to cycles of temperature and humidity conditions. The chamber shall meet or exceed all salient characteristics, and it shall include required supporting documentation and a warranty, as described in detail in the Performance Work Statement (PWS). Also included in this requirement are four (4) bid options for annual on-site preventative maintenance, checks, services, and calibration.

Base      30 Sep 2026 thorugh 29 Sep 2027
Option 1 30 Sep 2028 through 29 Sep 2029
Option 2 30 Sep 2029 through 29 Sep 2030
Option 3 30 Sep 2030 through 29 Sep 2031
Option 4 30 Sep 2031 through 29 Sep 2032

See the attached Performance Work Statement for additional requirements.                                                                                         -------------------------------------------------------------------------

Delivery Location/Address: , Building 2, Bay 5, 11 Hap Arnold Boulevard, Tobyhanna, PA, 18466-5097                                                -------------------------------------------------------------------------

A complete quote shall consist of the following:
1.All items specified in the REQUIREMENTS section as well as the quantitiesspecified;
2.Delivery terms and conditions;
3.Unit price and subtotal price for each item listed in the REQUIREMENTS section anda total price for all items;
4.Identification of any discounts and/or reductions to established rates or prices;
5.Full company name;
6.Business size;
7.Socio-economic status, if applicable;
8.Point of Contacts (POCs): name, position, office and mobile telephone numbers, and email address;9.Cage Code;11. Unique Entity Identifier (UEI);
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The response date for this RFQ is September 22, 2026 at 9:30am CDT. Any quotes received after the required submission date and time will be rejected without further review. No phone calls will be accepted. Questions may be submitted, but any submitted after the said date and time listed on this RFQ posting are not guaranteed an answer. Quotes may be submitted via email to the following POCs: Samantha Shirley, Contract Specialist at samantha.c.shirley.civ@army.mil and Portia R. Sampson, Contracting Officer at portia.r.sampson.civ@army.mil. It is the vendor’s responsibility to read the RFQ and all related documents carefully and completely and to monitor any updates to the RFQ on a regular basis. Additionally, it is the vendor’s responsibility to ensure/verify the Government receives its submission on or before the date/time specified.

BASIS OF AWARD:
Award will be made based on best value, evaluating technical capability and price.
Technically capability means a quote which provides all required specifications detailed
in the Product Description as well as demonstrating capability to fulfill the requirement.
The minimum technical requirements are as follows: All items quoted are as specified
in the purchase description, including brand name items.

Update #3 ·

9/17/2026 --- Safety Data Sheet Uploaded 

9/17/2026 --- Questions and Answers Uploaded 
 

The U.S. Army Contracting Command-Redstone Services & IT Solution Branch has a requirement to procure one (1) reach-in environmental test chamber including startup, training, annual preventative maintenance, calibration, and repairs. This solicitation, PANRSA-26-P-0000 037084, is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ).

CONTRACT TYPE: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)

SET-ASIDE: 100% Small Business Set Aside

RFQ INSTRUCTIONS AND EVALUATION CRITERIA: In accordance with the REQUIREMENTS below, a submission of a FFP quote for the item(s) listed is hereby requested. The U.S. Government (USG) reserves the right to make award based on initial quotes received, without discussions with vendors; therefore, the initial quote should contain the vendor's best terms.                        -------------------------------------------------------------------------
REQUIREMENTS:

The Contractor shall supply the Government with quantity one (1) air-cooled reach-in environmental test chamber capable of exposing test loads to cycles of temperature and humidity conditions. The chamber shall meet or exceed all salient characteristics, and it shall include required supporting documentation and a warranty, as described in detail in the Performance Work Statement (PWS). Also included in this requirement are four (4) bid options for annual on-site preventative maintenance, checks, services, and calibration.

Base      30 Sep 2026 thorugh 29 Sep 2027
Option 1 30 Sep 2028 through 29 Sep 2029
Option 2 30 Sep 2029 through 29 Sep 2030
Option 3 30 Sep 2030 through 29 Sep 2031
Option 4 30 Sep 2031 through 29 Sep 2032

See the attached Performance Work Statement for additional requirements.                                                                                         -------------------------------------------------------------------------

Delivery Location/Address: , Building 2, Bay 5, 11 Hap Arnold Boulevard, Tobyhanna, PA, 18466-5097                                                -------------------------------------------------------------------------

A complete quote shall consist of the following:
1.All items specified in the REQUIREMENTS section as well as the quantitiesspecified;
2.Delivery terms and conditions;
3.Unit price and subtotal price for each item listed in the REQUIREMENTS section anda total price for all items;
4.Identification of any discounts and/or reductions to established rates or prices;
5.Full company name;
6.Business size;
7.Socio-economic status, if applicable;
8.Point of Contacts (POCs): name, position, office and mobile telephone numbers, and email address;9.Cage Code;11. Unique Entity Identifier (UEI);
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The response date for this RFQ is September 22, 2026 at 9:30am CDT. Any quotes received after the required submission date and time will be rejected without further review. No phone calls will be accepted. Questions may be submitted, but any submitted after the said date and time listed on this RFQ posting are not guaranteed an answer. Quotes may be submitted via email to the following POCs: Samantha Shirley, Contract Specialist at samantha.c.shirley.civ@army.mil and Portia R. Sampson, Contracting Officer at portia.r.sampson.civ@army.mil. It is the vendor’s responsibility to read the RFQ and all related documents carefully and completely and to monitor any updates to the RFQ on a regular basis. Additionally, it is the vendor’s responsibility to ensure/verify the Government receives its submission on or before the date/time specified.

BASIS OF AWARD:
Award will be made based on best value, evaluating technical capability and price.
Technically capability means a quote which provides all required specifications detailed
in the Product Description as well as demonstrating capability to fulfill the requirement.
The minimum technical requirements are as follows: All items quoted are as specified
in the purchase description, including brand name items.

Update #2 ·

9/17/2026 --- Questions and Answers
 

The U.S. Army Contracting Command-Redstone Services & IT Solution Branch has a requirement to procure one (1) reach-in environmental test chamber including startup, training, annual preventative maintenance, calibration, and repairs. This solicitation, PANRSA-26-P-0000 037084, is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ).

CONTRACT TYPE: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)

SET-ASIDE: 100% Small Business Set Aside

RFQ INSTRUCTIONS AND EVALUATION CRITERIA: In accordance with the REQUIREMENTS below, a submission of a FFP quote for the item(s) listed is hereby requested. The U.S. Government (USG) reserves the right to make award based on initial quotes received, without discussions with vendors; therefore, the initial quote should contain the vendor's best terms.                        -------------------------------------------------------------------------
REQUIREMENTS:

The Contractor shall supply the Government with quantity one (1) air-cooled reach-in environmental test chamber capable of exposing test loads to cycles of temperature and humidity conditions. The chamber shall meet or exceed all salient characteristics, and it shall include required supporting documentation and a warranty, as described in detail in the Performance Work Statement (PWS). Also included in this requirement are four (4) bid options for annual on-site preventative maintenance, checks, services, and calibration.

Base      30 Sep 2026 thorugh 29 Sep 2027
Option 1 30 Sep 2028 through 29 Sep 2029
Option 2 30 Sep 2029 through 29 Sep 2030
Option 3 30 Sep 2030 through 29 Sep 2031
Option 4 30 Sep 2031 through 29 Sep 2032

See the attached Performance Work Statement for additional requirements.                                                                                         -------------------------------------------------------------------------

Delivery Location/Address: , Building 2, Bay 5, 11 Hap Arnold Boulevard, Tobyhanna, PA, 18466-5097                                                -------------------------------------------------------------------------

A complete quote shall consist of the following:
1.All items specified in the REQUIREMENTS section as well as the quantitiesspecified;
2.Delivery terms and conditions;
3.Unit price and subtotal price for each item listed in the REQUIREMENTS section anda total price for all items;
4.Identification of any discounts and/or reductions to established rates or prices;
5.Full company name;
6.Business size;
7.Socio-economic status, if applicable;
8.Point of Contacts (POCs): name, position, office and mobile telephone numbers, and email address;9.Cage Code;11. Unique Entity Identifier (UEI);
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The response date for this RFQ is September 22, 2026 at 9:30am CDT. Any quotes received after the required submission date and time will be rejected without further review. No phone calls will be accepted. Questions may be submitted, but any submitted after the said date and time listed on this RFQ posting are not guaranteed an answer. Quotes may be submitted via email to the following POCs: Samantha Shirley, Contract Specialist at samantha.c.shirley.civ@army.mil and Portia R. Sampson, Contracting Officer at portia.r.sampson.civ@army.mil. It is the vendor’s responsibility to read the RFQ and all related documents carefully and completely and to monitor any updates to the RFQ on a regular basis. Additionally, it is the vendor’s responsibility to ensure/verify the Government receives its submission on or before the date/time specified.

BASIS OF AWARD:
Award will be made based on best value, evaluating technical capability and price.
Technically capability means a quote which provides all required specifications detailed
in the Product Description as well as demonstrating capability to fulfill the requirement.
The minimum technical requirements are as follows: All items quoted are as specified
in the purchase description, including brand name items.

Update #1 ·

The U.S. Army Contracting Command-Redstone Services & IT Solution Branch has a requirement to procure one (1) reach-in environmental test chamber including startup, training, annual preventative maintenance, calibration, and repairs. This solicitation, PANRSA-26-P-0000 037084, is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ).

CONTRACT TYPE: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)

SET-ASIDE: 100% Small Business Set Aside

RFQ INSTRUCTIONS AND EVALUATION CRITERIA: In accordance with the REQUIREMENTS below, a submission of a FFP quote for the item(s) listed is hereby requested. The U.S. Government (USG) reserves the right to make award based on initial quotes received, without discussions with vendors; therefore, the initial quote should contain the vendor's best terms.                        -------------------------------------------------------------------------
REQUIREMENTS:

The Contractor shall supply the Government with quantity one (1) air-cooled reach-in environmental test chamber capable of exposing test loads to cycles of temperature and humidity conditions. The chamber shall meet or exceed all salient characteristics, and it shall include required supporting documentation and a warranty, as described in detail in the Performance Work Statement (PWS). Also included in this requirement are four (4) bid options for annual on-site preventative maintenance, checks, services, and calibration.

Base      30 Sep 2026 thorugh 29 Sep 2027
Option 1 30 Sep 2028 through 29 Sep 2029
Option 2 30 Sep 2029 through 29 Sep 2030
Option 3 30 Sep 2030 through 29 Sep 2031
Option 4 30 Sep 2031 through 29 Sep 2032

See the attached Performance Work Statement for additional requirements.                                                                                         -------------------------------------------------------------------------

Delivery Location/Address: , Building 2, Bay 5, 11 Hap Arnold Boulevard, Tobyhanna, PA, 18466-5097                                                -------------------------------------------------------------------------

A complete quote shall consist of the following:
1.All items specified in the REQUIREMENTS section as well as the quantitiesspecified;
2.Delivery terms and conditions;
3.Unit price and subtotal price for each item listed in the REQUIREMENTS section anda total price for all items;
4.Identification of any discounts and/or reductions to established rates or prices;
5.Full company name;
6.Business size;
7.Socio-economic status, if applicable;
8.Point of Contacts (POCs): name, position, office and mobile telephone numbers, and email address;9.Cage Code;11. Unique Entity Identifier (UEI);
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The response date for this RFQ is September 22, 2026 at 9:30am CDT. Any quotes received after the required submission date and time will be rejected without further review. No phone calls will be accepted. Questions may be submitted, but any submitted after the said date and time listed on this RFQ posting are not guaranteed an answer. Quotes may be submitted via email to the following POCs: Samantha Shirley, Contract Specialist at samantha.c.shirley.civ@army.mil and Portia R. Sampson, Contracting Officer at portia.r.sampson.civ@army.mil. It is the vendor’s responsibility to read the RFQ and all related documents carefully and completely and to monitor any updates to the RFQ on a regular basis. Additionally, it is the vendor’s responsibility to ensure/verify the Government receives its submission on or before the date/time specified.

BASIS OF AWARD:
Award will be made based on best value, evaluating technical capability and price.
Technically capability means a quote which provides all required specifications detailed
in the Product Description as well as demonstrating capability to fulfill the requirement.
The minimum technical requirements are as follows: All items quoted are as specified
in the purchase description, including brand name items.

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