Bid guide
How to bid on PATRIOT Cooler Liquid Electron Tube (CLET) Pump for the Army
What the Army is buying and why it matters
The Department of the Army is conducting market research for companies that can manufacture and repair PATRIOT Cooler Liquid Electron Tube (CLET) Pumps. These pumps are for both U.S. and Foreign Military Sales customers.
The Army specifically needs pumps matching Part Numbers 11463449-2 and 11463449-3. They will also consider comparable alternative parts if a vendor can provide design data. This opportunity involves providing hardware, facilities, equipment, technical expertise, planning, management, manufacturing, testing, and repair services for these critical components.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This Request for Information (RFI) was published on July 21, 2026. Your capability statement must be submitted by August 17, 2026, at 1:00 PM ET. This deadline is 35 days after the RFI release.
If you need the Technical Data Package (TDP) to assess this opportunity, you must request it within two weeks of the RFI's publication date. Once you receive the TDP, you will have two weeks to respond, even if the general RFI due date has passed.
Who this opportunity suits
This RFI is suitable for businesses with experience in manufacturing and repairing specialized electronic or cooling system components, particularly those related to defense or radar systems. The Army is looking for non-developmental items with minimal maintenance and easy repairability.
The applicable NAICS code is 336415, with a small business size standard of 1250 employees. The Army will consider all small business set-aside categories, and no security clearance is required for this effort.
How to respond
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Your response should be a brief capability statement package, no more than ten 8.5 x 11-inch pages, using a font no smaller than 10 point. Present your documentation in bullet format. Submit your response electronically to Karen Rivera at [email protected], in either Microsoft Word or Portable Document Format. Remember to reference the RFI number in your email subject line.
Tips for preparing a competitive response
Clearly demonstrate your technical capability, corporate knowledge, and experience in manufacturing and repairing similar CLET Pumps or comparable components. Highlight your ability to provide all necessary hardware, facilities, equipment, technical expertise, planning, management, manufacturing, testing, and incidental services.
If you are proposing an alternative to the specified part numbers, ensure you can provide the necessary design data for government review. Emphasize how your proposed solution meets the fit, form, and function requirements and adheres to the Berry Amendment for specialty metals. Detail your approach to product acceptance, physical configuration audit, and production qualification testing, as these may be required.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
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