IR Heaters Questions and Answers.docx
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- Solicitation number
- FA465426R0004
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This is a Questions and Answers document for Solicitation FA465426R0004, a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the Department of the Air Force Reserve Command for the repair and replacement of infrared heaters in Building 435 (Nose Dock 4) at Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. The solicitation is set-aside for small business concerns with offers due June 12, 2026 at 10:00 AM local time, and the performance period requires work to begin within 14 calendar days and be completed within 180 calendar days after receiving the notice to proceed.
Key technical clarifications from the Q&A include: the current heaters are Space-Ray LTU 225,000 BTU/HR units; replacement heaters must be installed at the existing height with stability cables remaining above crane travel paths; existing ductwork in good condition should be reattached with high-temperature tape for exhaust connections, potentially requiring a reducer depending on the heater selected; the government will retain five tubes, specifically requiring the first tube after the burner due to frequent heat-related failure; power supply is 120 VAC 60 HZ at 2.6 Amps; the existing thermostat integrated into the base Energy Management Control System (EMCS) should be reused and validated with the controls contractor; metal scrap may be removed from base and the contractor may retain proceeds from recycling; and no ductwork replacement or thermostat replacement is required. The point of contact 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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