1, 000-Gal Stainless Steel Vacuum Tanks

NC State University's Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering division has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the procurement of two stainless steel vacuum tanks to serve as integral components of a laboratory Mach-7 Reflected Shock Tunnel. The tanks must be 1,000-gallon capacity units constructed of 304 or 316 stainless steel, rated for vertical orientation, and capable of operating at pressure ratings from -14 psi to +15 psi. Specifications require at least two NPT ports between 1" and 2" diameter, one raised face slip-on flange of at least 10 inches in diameter located 45 inches from ground, and options for additional flanked connections up to 4 inches in diameter. Delivery is required to 3210 Ligon Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27607, with responsive quotes to be submitted via the Bonfire Public Portal including manufacturer data sheets and descriptive literature. The deadline for quotation submissions is April 30, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST, with a questions deadline of April 23, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST. All manufactured items must comply with American Society of Mechanical Engineers safety standards and meet OSHA and applicable federal and state environmental requirements, with detailed drawings required for review and approval prior to production.

Pricing must include all freight fees, delivery charges, and special handling costs under DAP, DPU, DDP, or FOBD INCOTERMS, with no sales or use taxes applicable as NC State University holds exemption number 400021. North Carolina resident bidders are eligible to request price-matching preference under Executive Order #50, allowing them to match the lowest responsible nonresident bidder's price if within 5% or $10,000, whichever is less. Payment terms are established at net not later than 30 days after receipt of correct invoice or acceptance of goods, whichever is later. No incumbent vendors, set-aside designations, or specific disadvantaged enterprise restrictions are indicated in the procurement documentation. The RFQ does not specify an estimated award value or budget range for this procurement opportunity.