Yuma Proving Ground (YPG) Vertical Wind Tunnel (VWT) Chillers Replacement

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Los Angeles District, is conducting market research to identify prime contractors capable of the design-build replacement of the chiller and control system for the Vertical Wind Tunnel (VWT) at Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona. The anticipated scope of work includes developing a complete design for the new chilled water system, performing site work, procuring and installing new water-cooled chillers, and installing a new direct digital control system. The project has an estimated magnitude of construction between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000, and the anticipated period of performance is 365 days. • The project requires a design-build solution to replace an existing 450-ton chiller with a respective control system. • The new chiller system must provide reliable cooling performance under peak summer conditions and integrate with the VWT's main flight control system. • The project involves Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and may require compliance with Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2. • The Government intends to specify a brand-name item, the iFLY / SkyVenture Tunnel Systems, for the Vertical Wind Tunnel Flight Control System.