Wind Tunnel - Endeavor Lab

Oklahoma State University's College of Engineering, Architecture, and Technology (CEAT) issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a wind tunnel to be installed in the new Endeavor Laboratory, with solicitation number OSUA&M-RFP-000352-2018. The procurement was specifically for a wind tunnel classified under Commodity Code 41000000 for Laboratory and Measuring and Observing and Testing Equipment. The wind tunnel was intended for the Flow laboratory, which will be part of 14 other laboratories in a new undergraduate facility, with a focus on flow measurements, air flow experiments, and understanding technical concepts like lift, drag, velocity profiles, and heat transfer. The RFP was opened on September 11, 2017, at 8:00 AM CST and closed on September 21, 2017, at 3:00 PM CST. Bidders were required to complete prerequisites including reviewing attached terms and conditions, submitting a Non-collusion Certificate, and uploading a Certificate of Compliance. The wind tunnel was described as a showcase piece for the laboratory, with emphasis on its visual presentation and prominence upon entering the space. Payment terms were set at 0% 30, Net 30.

The RFP did not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. The contract was ultimately awarded to Aerolab LLC, with Joe Teel listed as the primary contact at joe.teel@okstate.edu and a contact phone number of +1 405-744-8403. While specific budget ranges were not detailed in the provided documentation, the procurement was for a specialized laboratory instrument designed to support undergraduate engineering education. The wind tunnel was intended to be a prominent feature in the new Endeavor Laboratory, suggesting a significant investment in educational infrastructure. The procurement covered Muskogee County and Tamaha Town jurisdictions in Oklahoma, though the primary location was Oklahoma State University in Stillwater. No information was provided about incumbent vendors or specific technology integration requirements beyond the wind tunnel's installation in the new laboratory space.