RFI LOCRF Oven.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

HEADQUARTERS 633D AIR BASE WING

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS VA

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REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

RFI- FA480027Q0009

633d CONTRACTING SQUADRON

Issue Date: 13 November 2026 Response Due Date: 20 November 2026, 5:00 PM, Eastern Standard Time (EST)

NAICS Code: 333994 – Industrial Process Furnace and Oven Manufacturing

Subject: Request for Information (RFI) –Industrial Oven.

Description:

The 633d Contracting Squadron, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, is seeking capability information from interested and qualified businesses that can provide an industrial oven in accordance with the specifications identified in Attachment 1, Statement of Requirements.

Background:

The 1st Fighter Wing (1 FW) supports Combatant Command requirements and is constructing a new F-22 Formal Training Unit Low Observable (LO)/Composite Repair Facility (CRF) at Joint Base Langley- Eustis. The facility will include three LO maintenance bays, one wash bay, and a CRF to support aircraft maintenance operations.

The Government requires a new high-temperature industrial oven for installation and uses in the new facility. The oven must be capable of being assembled, connected, and placed into operation at the new location. It will be operated by the same maintenance personnel currently supporting the mission;

therefore, the oven and associated support equipment must be compatible with existing inspection requirements and maintenance intervals to the maximum extent practicable.

The required oven shall provide a controlled high-temperature environment for drying and curing processes. The oven shall include dual-combination recirculating-air movement to provide uniform temperature distribution across the work product. Hot air shall be distributed from the oven ceiling through perforated slots with adjustable louvers. Returning airflow shall be routed through the sidewalls and include a small exhaust system.

The oven shall include dual insulated doors mounted on heavy-duty hinges. Each door shall include a one-bar latch, high-temperature seal, and proof-of-closure limit switch. The limit switches shall be mounted and wired as part of the delivery system.

The oven controls shall be mounted on the exterior wall of the oven and designed for safe, straightforward operation by Government maintenance personnel.

Unless otherwise specified, the Government will install the equipment at Government expense. The contractor may, at its discretion, provide engineering support to supervise installation and start-up under terms mutually agreed upon by the parties.

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General Information:

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS NOT A SOLICITATION. IT IS ISSUED FOR MARKET RESEARCH

PURPOSES ONLY.

This notice is issued in accordance with Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulations (RFO) Part 5.101, which addresses the dissemination of information on proposed contract actions, and RFO 10.001(b), which addresses market research requirements before soliciting offers for acquisitions below the simplified acquisition threshold.

The Government is seeking information from industry to identify qualified sources with the technical capability to meet the Industrial Oven requirement described above. This Request for Information (RFI) is for market research and planning purposes only. It does not constitute a solicitation, request for quotation, or commitment by the Government to award a contract. No solicitation is currently available through SAM.gov or any other posting medium.

Early industry participation is encouraged to assist the Government in developing an effective acquisition strategy. Participation is voluntary, and respondents are solely responsible for all costs associated with preparing and submitting a response. The Government will not reimburse respondents for any costs incurred in responding to this RFI.

Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. The Government is not required to provide respondents with individual feedback or notification of the results of this market research.

The Government may use information received in response to this RFI, in whole or in part, to support acquisition planning and development of the most effective acquisition strategy for the Industrial Oven requirement or similar future requirements. Responses will be used by the Air Force for acquisition-planning and decision-making purposes and handled in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and agency procedures.

Response Guidelines:

All responses to this RFI must be provided as an attachment in an e-mail message addressed to the Point of Contacts (POC) below, with the subject line “Response to RFI” no later than 20 November 2026. All questions are due by 18 November 2026 and submitted by email to Wesley Kuhlmann at wesley.kuhlmann@us.af.mil

Only electronic responses will be accepted. Responses submitted by any other means will not be considered.

Requested Information:

The following are requested from interested companies.

1. Please provide feedback on the draft Statement of Requirement. Any feedback should be in an industry-wide language and not company specific.

2. Please provide feedback as to whether twelve to fourteen weeks ARO is sufficient time to provide the requested product.

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3. Please provide any other information that needs to be considered to provide a quote for this potential requirement.

Please submit a written response via email-attachment on company letterhead to the points of contact listed below.

Points of Contacts: Contracting Office Address:

Primary POC: SrA Wesley Kuhlmann, Contract Specialist 633rd CONS/PKA – Langley AFB 14 Burrell St, Langley, AFB Phone: 757-764-8154 Email: wesley.kuhlmann@us.af.mil

Secondary POC: Margaret Young Contracting Officer Phone: 757-225-5668 Email: margaret.young.6@us.af.mil