AH1 Gas Fired Air Heater

The Department of the Air Force, through the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), is conducting a procurement for a gas-fired air heater system to be installed at the B18 Complex at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. This combined synopsis/solicitation seeks a single unit, identified as CLIN 0001, to support the facility's 2nd Airstream operations. The acquisition is designated as a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 333994, Industrial Process Furnace and Oven Manufacturing, with a response deadline of July 10, 2026. The technical requirements for the AH1 Gas Fired Air Heater include the ability to handle process air at pressures between 300 and 750 psig and temperatures reaching 1,250 degrees Fahrenheit. The system must be designed for outdoor installation and a 25-year service life, with the capacity for 16 hours of continuous operation. The solicitation package consists of the primary solicitation document, a detailed Statement of Work, and a technical specification sheet defining engineering standards and mandatory submittals. Evaluation of proposals will be conducted using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) criteria. Technical acceptability is contingent upon meeting the performance thresholds and construction standards outlined in the attachments, including compliance with NFPA 85/87 and API 560. The successful contractor is expected to deliver the equipment within 45 weeks of award and provide associated services such as commissioning, on-site training, and comprehensive operations and maintenance documentation. The Department of the Air Force, specifically the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), has issued a combined synopsis and solicitation for the procurement of a gas-fired air heater (AH1) to support operations at Wright-Patterson…