Description
The Idaho National Laboratory (INL), via Battelle Energy Alliance, is seeking qualified firms to express interest in a design‑build contract for a custom 200‑cubic‑foot ASME‑U‑stamped pressure vessel (V‑738) that will store gaseous CO₂ at 1,800 psig. The vessel must meet stringent ASME Section VIII, Division 1 requirements, be fabricated from 304/304L stainless steel, include heating elements, insulation, and be capable of withstanding high‑desert environmental conditions. Selected firms may later receive a formal RFP and compete for a firm‑fixed‑price award. The schedule after order receipt totals 28 weeks, covering design, fabrication, testing, and delivery.
• 200 ft³ stainless‑steel pressure vessel, design pressure 1,800 psig, temperature –40 °F to 500 °F
• Horizontal configuration, 36‑in. ID, 26 ft 3⁄8 in. length, 2‑in. shell thickness, hemispherical heads
• Includes 7 nozzles, 9 band heating elements (3.6 kW total), Foamglas insulation with aluminum sheathing
• Must comply with ASME BPVC‑VIII‑D1, IBC 2024, ASCE 7‑10, ACI 318‑19 for static, seismic, wind loads
• Required qualifications: current “U” stamp, stainless‑steel welding expertise, 100 % radiography, QC system per ASME Appendix 10
• Submission of EOI (max 5 pages) due 10/16/2026; award decision expected November 2026
• Project duration after order: 28 weeks (≈ 7 months)
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Contact
Chase Egbert