RFI - FA520525N0004.pdf
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This is a Request for Information (RFI) issued by the United States Air Force, 35th Contracting Squadron at Misawa Air Base, Japan, seeking industry input on a potential wastewater management equipment requirement. The RFI seeks a sprayer-less floating evaporator with specific technical specifications, including a 7.5-10 HP motor, three-phase 220v power, minimum 1.5 gallons per minute evaporative performance, and dimensions no longer than 4 meters in length and width, and 3 meters in height. The unit must operate unmanned for approximately 7 hours per day from April to October, with the ability to function in various weather conditions and minimize overspray.
Interested companies are required to submit electronic responses to the listed Point of Contact (POC) emails (hunter.closs.2@us.af.mil and kade.forrester.1@us.af.mil) no later than 12 May 2025 at 1630 EST. The RFI emphasizes that this is a information-gathering exercise only, not a commitment to issue a solicitation or award a contract. Responses must specifically describe the contractor's capability to meet the outlined requirements, and marketing materials are discouraged. All submissions will become government property and will not be returned or acknowledged.
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REQUEST FOR INFORMATION
The United States Air Force, 35th Contracting Squadron, Misawa AB, Japan is seeking information from industry to assist with the development and planning of a potential new requirement.
THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) NOTICE ONLY. THIS IS NOT A
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP). NO SOLICITATION IS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.
1. RESPONSE GUIDELINES:
Interested parties are requested to respond to this RFI electronically to the listed POCs email addresses. If you believe yourself capable of providing equipment that meets or exceeds the technical information outlined in section 3, please submit a response to both POCs listed below.
Responses must specifically describe the contractor’s capability to meet the requirements outlined in this RFI. Paper responses will not be accepted. Please refrain from presenting marketing type material.
Companies who wish to respond to this RFI should send responses via email no later than 12 May 2025 at 1630 EST.
Primary POC: hunter.closs.2@us.af.mil
Alternate POC: kade.forrester.1@us.af.mil
2. DISCLAIMER:
This RFI is not a Request for Proposal (RFP) and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract. Responses will not be considered as proposals nor will any award be made as a result of this synopsis. 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.
All information contained in the RFI is preliminary as well as subject to modification and is in no way binding on the Government. FAR clause 52.215-3, “Request for Information or Solicitation for Planning Purposes”, is incorporated by reference in this RFI. The Government does not intend to pay for information received in response to this RFI. Responders to this invitation are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. This RFI will be the basis for collecting information on capabilities available. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes. Proprietary information and trade secrets, if any, must be clearly marked on all materials. All information received in this RFI that is marked “Proprietary” will be handled accordingly. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned nor will receipt be confirmed. In accordance with
FAR 15.201(e), responses to this RFI are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract.
3. ITEM DESCRIPTION/TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
3a. DESCRIPTION
This requirement is for a sprayer-less floating evaporator for wastewater management.
3b. ELECTRICAL
- Max Motor Output: 7.5 – 10 HP
- Average Motor Output: ~5 HP Consumed
- Powerplant: Three Phase, 220v, 50hz
- Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) or Hardstart Control availability
- Connection from Powerplant to Grid Hookup (Length of cable): Minimum 35 meters
- Weather Resistance: Able to operate while exposed to rain/sleet/high winds
3c. WEIGHT & DIMENSIONS
- Evaporator Length: No longer than 4 meters
- Evaporator Width: No longer than 4 meters
- Evaporator Height (while deployed): No taller than 3 meters
- Evaporator Weight: 1000lbs or less.
3d. EVAPORATIVE PERFORMANCE
- Minimum Evaporative Performance: 1.5 gallons per minute
3e. MECHANICAL PERFORMANCE
- Overspray during evaporator operation is a concern. Unit must allow variable fan output during operation to allow for little/no overspray based on deployed wind/weather conditions.
3f. OPERATION ESTIMATES
- On-site and in use from Apr to Oct
- Unmanned operation for approximately 7 hours per day
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