Request for Information - Infared Snow Melter.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

35th FIGHTER WING (PACAF)

MISAWA AIR BASE, JAPAN

Request for Information (Not a Notice of Solicitation)

The United States Air Force, 35th Contracting Squadron, Misawa AFB, Japan is seeking potential sources who are eager to provide an Infrared Autonomous Snow Melting System for Misawa Air Base, Japan.

This is a commodity. The North American Standard Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code anticipated for this acquisition is 339999. All responsible offerors shall specify that their qualification meets the requirements provided in the below table of Salient Characteristics and provide detailed information to show clear capability.

Item Description Snow Melting Device Mobile, high-radiant heat lamp to melt snow with continuous application of thermal radiation to a localized area. It should be capable of melting about 10 sq/m of snow per unit.

Snowfall Sensor & Controller Automatically determines when snowfall and/or accumulation is great enough to activate the melting devices. This ensures no excess power is wasted without needing to be manually activated.

Solar Generator Mobile, solar-powered generator to attach to heat lamps and sensors. Generator must be small, maneuverable, and able to output enough energy to keep the lamps powered throughout the day. It must also be able to use fossil fuel and/or electricity as a backup power source for dark days.

The purpose of posting this RFI is to elicit feedback from potential offerors. In general, the Government needs to understand items that could hinder industries’ ability to provide the commodities described in the Salient Characteristics. Therefore, please provide feedback for the following items:

1. Is it possible to provide equipment that meets the above specifications to Misawa AB, Japan?

2. If it is not possible, please provide the reason.

3. Do you think this product is customarily available in the commercial market?

4. How many days would you need to prepare a proposal?

5. How many days would you need for mobilization if this contract is awarded to your company?

All responsible offerors shall submit a response demonstrating their capabilities to provide the required services to the Primary Point of Contact listed below. Responses to this notice are not considered offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. No solicitation exists; therefore, do not request a copy of the solicitation. The decision to solicit for a contract shall be solely within the Government’s discretion.

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

35th FIGHTER WING (PACAF)

MISAWA AIR BASE, JAPAN

Any information submitted by offerors to this request for information is voluntary. This request for information is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, nor will the Government reimburse any costs associated with the submission of information in response to this notice. Offerors will not individually be notified of the results of any Government assessments. The Government’s evaluation of the capability statements received will factor into whether any forthcoming solicitation will be conducted as a full and open competition and other decisions regarding acquisition strategy.

Response Submission:

All responsible offerors shall submit a capabilities package that explicitly demonstrates the capabilities of the contractor to fulfill the requirements outlined in the draft PWS. Responses must be submitted electronically to the following email address: noah.wilmore@us.af.mil in a PDF file or Microsoft Word compatible format to be received no later than 13:00 on 23 Aug 2024 JST or 00:00 on 23 Aug 2024

EDT.

Direct all questions concerning this posting to SrA Noah Wilmore, Contract Administrator, email:

noah.wilmore@us.af.mil.

Paper responses will not be accepted. Please refrain from presenting marketing type material.

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