1,000-Gal Stainless Steel Vacuum Tanks

Location:	North Carolina
Posted:	Apr 14, 2026
Due:	Apr 30, 2026
Agency:	State Government of North Carolina
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	71 - Furniture
Solicitation No:	63-ARM1171462
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Solicitation Number:	63-ARM1171462
Project Title:	1,000-Gal Stainless Steel Vacuum Tanks
Description:	NC State University's Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering division is seeking two (2) Stainless Steel Vacuum Tanks. The tanks will be an integral part of a laboratory Mach-7 Reflected Shock Tunnel and used for research purposes.
Opening Date:	4/30/2026 5:00 PM
Posted Date:	4/14/2026
Status:	Open
Department:	NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY


Solicitation Number * 63-ARM1171462	Department NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY	Status Reason Open
Opening Date 2026-04-30T17:00:00.0000000	Posted Date * 2026-04-14T14:41:20.0000000Z	Primary Commodity Code Tanks and cylinders and their accessories
Mandatory Conference/Site Visit — —	Special Instructions Questions Due Date & Time: 4/23/2026, 12:00 PM; County, Wake	Solicitation Type * Select RFP IFB RFI
Owner Jessica Bowley
Description NC State University's Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering division is seeking two (2) Stainless Steel Vacuum Tanks. The tanks will be an integral part of a laboratory Mach-7 Reflected Shock Tunnel and used for research purposes.

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Raleigh, North Carolina

Request for Quotation (RFQ)

#63-ARM1171462 - 1,000-Gal Stainless Steel Vacuum Tanks

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Mailing Address (USPS only): Campus Box 7212 Raleigh,

NC 27695-7212

Shipping Address: Admin. I, 2721 Sullivan Drive, Suite 1100,

Raleigh, NC 27607

Phone (919) 515-2171

April 14, 2026

REQUIRED SUPPLIER INFORMATION:

Supplier Name & Address:

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

(This is not an order)

Authorized Rep's Name:

Quote # ARM1171462

Questions Due Date & Time:

04/23/2026, 12:00 PM EST

Due Date & Time:

04/30/2026, 5:00 pm EST

Buyer Contact Information:

Amy Mears

armears@ncsu.edu, (919) 513-1703

Requisition #: 0001171462

Using Department:

Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering

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RFQ #63-ARM1171462

1,000-Gal Stainless Steel Vacuum Tanks

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PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

NC State University's Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering division is seeking two (2) Stainless Steel Vacuum Tanks. The

tanks will be an integral part of a laboratory Mach-7 Reflected Shock Tunnel and used for research purposes.

Deadline for Questions 12:00 pm EST, 04/23/2026

All questions must be submitted by email to: amy_mears@ncsu.edu

NO PHONE CALLS ACCEPTED

Communication with the end user while the bid is in process is strictly prohibited.

Item Description

Quantity

Unit

Unit Cost Extended Cost

1000-gallon Stainless Steel Vacuum Tank for Outdoor Use:

Samuel Air Receiver Tank, Model #232447A (or functional

equivalent)

Manufacturer: __________________________________

Part #:____________________________

Specifications and Requirements:

EACH

• Material 304 or 316 SS so it is viable for outdoor use.

• Rated for use from -14psi to +15 psi

• At least 2 NPT ports between 1” and 2”

• Vertical orientation

• One Raised Face Slip on (RFSO) Flange of at least 10 in in diameter located 45” from ground

• Option for other flanged connections up to 4” in diameter

IMPORTANT: Following the award, the supplier is required to submit drawings for review and approval prior to production.

Delivery Location: 3210 Ligon St, Raleigh, NC 27607

If applicable, pricing must include freight fees/delivery and special handling charges.

*NOTE: Bids MUST include data sheets, cut sheets or other descriptive literature. Failure to provide this will subject your

quotation to rejection.

NC State University is exempt from sales and/or use taxes on qualifying purchases. Tax exempt # 400021.

An ADDENDUM to this RFQ is possible. If required, any subsequent addenda must be submitted prior to the quote closing. It is the

vendor's responsibility to verify that all applicable addenda are submitted prior to the quote closing date. Addenda are posted at

https://evp.nc.gov/.

For freight INCOTERMS, NC State University REQUIRES one of the following modes: DAP, DPU, DDP

Other freight terms accepted: FOBD (Freight On Board Destination)

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PRODUCT SAFETY LISTING: All manufactured items and/or fabricated assemblies subject to operation under pressure, operation by connection

to an electric source, or operation involving a connect ion to a manufactured, natural, or LP gas source shall be constructed and approved in a

manner acceptable to the appropriate state inspector which customarily requires the label or re-examination listing or identification marking of the

appropriate safety standard organization; such as the American Society of Mechanical Engineers for pressure vessels; the Underwriters

Laboratories and /or National Electrical Manufacturers' Association for electrically operated assemblies; or the American Gas Association for gas

operated assemblies, where such approvals of listings have been established for the type of device offered and furnished. Further, all items

furnished shall meet all requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA),and state and federal requirements relating to clean air

and water pollution.

RFQ #63-ARM1171462

1,000-Gal Stainless Steel Vacuum Tanks

SPECIFICATIONS:

1 Is the material 304 or 316 SS so it is viable for outdoor use?

2 Are the vacuum tanks rated for use from -14psi to +15 psi?

3 Are there at least 2 NPT ports between 1” and 2”?

4 Will the vacuum tanks be vertical orientation?

Will there be one Raised Face Slip on (RFSO) Flange of at least 10 in in diameter located 45”

from ground?

6 Is there an option for other flanged connections up to 4” in diameter?

7 If awarded, will you provide drawings for review and approval prior to manufacturing?

YES

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EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 50 (PRICE-MATCHING PREFERENCE):

Pursuant to North Carolina General Statute § 143-59 (G.S. § 143-59) and Executive Order No. 50 issued by

Governor Perdue on February 17, 2010, entitled “Enhanced Purchasing Opportunities for North Carolina

Businesses,” a price-matching preference may be given to North Carolina resident bidders on contracts for the

purchase of goods. This preference will allow a qualified North Carolina resident bidder to match the price of the

lowest responsible nonresident bidder, if the North Carolina resident bidder’s price is within five percent (5%) or

$10,000, whichever is less, of the nonresident bidder’s price. If the resident bidder requests and qualifies for the

price-matching preference, the resident bidder will first be offered the contract award and it will have three (3)

business days to accept or decline the award based on the lowest responsible nonresident bidder’s price.

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other State Agencies are encouraged to implement the requirements of the Executive Order #50 and vendors should

contact these State Agencies to determine whether they have adopted and implemented Executive Order #50.

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QUALIFICATION PROCESS FOR GRANTING THE PREFERENCE AND HOW THE CONTRACT

WILL BE AWARDED IF THE PREFERENCE IS APPLICABLE.

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QUESTION:

Bidder is a resident of North Carolina as defined in G.S. § 143-59:

(circle one)

(Bidder may be deemed a nonresident bidder, if it failed to circle any choice.)

YES / NO

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CERTIFICATION FOR PRICE-MATCHING PREFERENCE UNDER EXECUTIVE ORDER #50”

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Resident Bidder requests the price-matching preference:

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1,000-Gal Stainless Steel Vacuum Tanks

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