Notice of Sole Source-OBR Cooling Towers

The Army Contracting Command-Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG), Fort Huachuca Division intends to award a sole-source contract for the refurbishment and replacement of cooling towers at the Electronic Proving Ground (EPG) laboratory facility. The project involves dismantling, removing, and replacing the existing cooling tower, as well as designing and installing a new 150-ton capacity, closed-loop glycol cooling tower system. The contractor will be responsible for ensuring that all design, materials, and installation comply with the statement of work, and that all work is coordinated to minimize disruption to ongoing testing operations. The key aspects of the project include: • Water distribution system: checking spray patterns, pressure, and alignment, and removing scale, algae, and debris from nozzles and headers. • Heat transfer section: inspecting fill material for scaling, fouling, or damage. • Fan and mechanical system: testing fan blade balance, tip clearance, and pitch, and replacing worn or damaged blades, hubs, and bearings. • Structure and basin: checking air inlet louvers for leaks, corrosion, and flushing and descaling the sump. The contractor will also be required to provide project management, supervision, and close coordination with facility personnel.