IR Heaters Questions and Answers.docx
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- Solicitation number
- FA465426R0002
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This is a Questions and Answers document for Air Force Solicitation FA465426R0002, addressing contractor inquiries regarding the repair and replacement of infrared heaters in Building 439 at Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. The Government currently operates Space-Ray LTU 225,000 BTU/HR infrared radiant heaters and intends to keep a quantity of 5 tubes, specifically requiring replacement of the first tube after the burner, which experiences repeated failure due to heat exposure. Key requirements clarified in the Q&A include: existing ductwork (in good condition) must be reattached rather than replaced, with high-temperature tape for exhaust connections and possible reducer installation depending on heater selection; replacement heaters must match existing height with stability cables positioned above crane travel paths; tubes must fit closely to existing truss configuration; power supply is 120 VAC, 60 Hz, 2.6 Amps per drawings; existing thermostats integrated into the base Energy Management and Control System (EMCS) must be reused and validated by Havel Controls; and scrap metal may be removed off-base with the contractor retaining proceeds from recycling.
The solicitation is a set-aside for small business concerns with offers due by 10:00 AM local time on June 12, 2026. Performance must commence within 14 calendar days of notice to proceed and be completed within 180 calendar days. The work requires compliance with all applicable regulations, including elimination of Class I Ozone Depleting Substances. A site visit was conducted on May 27, 2026 at 10:00 AM. The contracting officer is Cedric Roberts at cedric.roberts@us.af.mil or 388-2818.
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Questions and Answers 5/8: Solicitation posted 5/21 10am: Site Visit 5/27 10am: Questions Due 6/12 10am: Solicitation Closes
These Statements, Questions, and Answers will be attached to the award.
Statement 1:
The Government will keep a quantity of 5 tubes. We need the first tube after the burner which is the one that always fails due to heat.
Questions 1 What is the current brand of infrared radiant heaters?
A. Space-Ray LTU 225,000 BTU/HR
2. Are we required to replace the ductwork?
A. No – Reattach existing ductwork and take connections. Use high temp tape for exhaust. Reattaching may require a reducer depending on IR Heater selected.
3. Is the ductwork solid? Is it in good condition?
A. Yes. Ductwork is in good condition.
4. Do we need to match the existing height?
A. Yes. Replace at existing height. Heaters have stability cables that must remain above the travel of the cranes.
5. Nose Dock 4 – Are the tubes up against the bottom of the trusses?
A. Yes. Current heaters have tubes that are very close to the trusses.
6. What about supplied power?
A. In drawings. Voltage 120 VAC 60 HZ 2.6 Amps.
7. Does the metal have to be recycled on base?
A. No. We do have a recycling program on base, but the metal may be taken off base and the contractor may keep any money they receive for the scrap metal.
8. Are we required to replace the thermostat or any low voltage devices?
A. No. Reuse existing thermostat which is integrated into the base EMCS. Validate with Havel (Controls Contractor) that everything is working correctly through EMCS.
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