PATRIOT Cooler Liquid Electron Tube (CLET) Pump
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Army Contracting Command Redstone, Arsenal Alabama is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) for PATRIOT Cooler Liquid Electron Tube (CLET) Pumps. This market research aims to identify potential sources for the manufacturing and repair of specific CLET Pump part numbers (11463449-2 and 11463449-3) for both US and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) PATRIOT Radar Fleets. Responses will help determine the procurement method, which may include small business set-asides or full and open competition. Responses are due July 3, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the manufacturing and repair of CLET Pumps, specifically Part Number 11463449-2 / NSN 6105-01-224-5813 and Part Number 11463449-3 / NSN 6105-01-599-6729. The Government will consider comparable alternatives that meet fit, form, and function, provided design data is supplied. The CLET Pump should be a non-developmental item with minimal maintenance and easy repairability for deployed units.
Required Capabilities
Interested sources must demonstrate technical capability, corporate knowledge, and experience in providing all necessary hardware, facilities, equipment, technical expertise, planning, management, manufacturing, testing, and repair services. This includes all incidental services required to produce CLET Pumps for the US Army and FMS customers. No security clearance is required, but Berry Amendment compliance is mandatory. The applicable NAICS code is 336415 with a 1250 employees small business size standard.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought
- Set-Aside: Market research to determine potential set-asides (all small business categories considered) or full and open competition.
- Response Due: July 3, 2026, by 12:00 p.m. Central Time.
- Published: May 29, 2026.
Submission Details
Submit a brief capabilities statement (max 10 pages, 10pt font, bullet format) electronically to Karen Rivera at karen.rivera18.civ@army.mil. The statement should address organizational and staff capability, and if applicable, administrative and management structure for subcontracting/teaming. The Technical Data Package (TDP) is available; requests for the TDP must be made within two weeks of the RFI publishing date. The Government will provide the TDP within five days, and sources will have two weeks after receipt to respond. This RFI is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment to award a contract.