Air Heater designed to supply 1400°F air at 5lbs/sec at up to 600psig

The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, specifically representing Georgia Institute of Technology, has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a specialized air heater system to be installed at the Carbon Neutral Energy Systems (CNES) facility on the NARA campus in Atlanta. The procurement seeks a comprehensive solution for designing, fabricating, testing, and delivering a Natural Gas (NG) indirect-fired air heater capable of producing air at 1400°F, with a flow rate of 5 lbs/sec and pressure capabilities up to 600 psig. Interested vendors must access the detailed solicitation through the provided link at https://bids.sciquest.com/apps/Router/PublicEvent?CustomerOrg=GIT, where the complete Scope of Work is available. The procurement timeline indicates the opportunity was posted on October 10, 2025, with proposals due by October 27, 2025. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed in the provided information, vendors can expect to be assessed on technical capabilities, design specifications, performance metrics, and compliance with the project's precise technical requirements.

The procurement appears to be open to qualified vendors without explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The contract is geographically situated in Fulton County, Georgia, with the specific installation location being the Georgia Tech campus in Atlanta. No incumbent vendors or existing contractors are mentioned in the provided documentation. While a specific budget range is not disclosed, the technical complexity of designing an air heater system with precise temperature, flow, and pressure specifications suggests a potentially significant investment. Prospective bidders should carefully review the full Scope of Work on the specified procurement platform to understand the complete technical requirements, potential integration challenges, and the precise engineering specifications necessary for successful proposal submission.