423 CE Baler - Salient Characteristics.docx
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This is a Salient Characteristics document for a Sources Sought notice issued by the 501 CSW/RCO at the Department of the Air Force United States Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa. The 423 CES at RAF Alconbury, UK seeks potential sources to supply and install one new triple chamber vertical baler with comprehensive support including transportation, loading/unloading, installation, and operational training. The equipment must meet EN 16500:20-2014 safety standards and include a safety braking system on the compactor unit. Technical specifications include: 3-phase power supply (3 x 400V, 50Hz), a loading aperture of 1100mm width by 700mm height, a press force of 20 tons (200kN), and unspecified noise level requirements.
Prospective contractors must submit capability packages in Microsoft Word format via email to Contract Specialist Mr. James Downs at james.downs.gb@us.af.mil no later than 14:00 GMT on 20 March 2026. Submissions must include the Sources Sought notice name/number, company name and address, business size classification, CAGE code, and complete points-of-contact information. This is an informational sources sought notice, not a binding solicitation or request for proposal. The government has made no commitment to award a contract and will not reimburse response preparation costs. Proprietary or corporate information marked by respondents will be protected from external release. Questions should be directed to Mr. James Downs via email only; phone calls will not be accepted.
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Salient Characteristics 423 CES Landfill Alternatives Baler
The 423 CES, RAF Alconbury UK has a requirement to purchase a brand new triple chamber vertical baler.
The contractor will be required to provide all the necessary transportation, loading/unloading, equipment, power tools, materials, labor, installation, and operational training required to provision one unit matching the specification listed below:
1. Safety Standard: (EN 16500:20-2014)
2. Safety Braking System: Must have braking system on the compactor unit
3. Power: 3-phase 3 x 400 V, 50 Hz
4. Loading Aperture: Width 1100 mm, Height 700 mm
5. Press Force: 20 Tons (200kN)
6. Noise Level: <72db
7. Products: Shredded Paper, Plastic Wrap and Plastic Bottles The Regional Contracting Office (501 CSW/RCO) welcomes responses from all vendors who have the capability to supply and install such machinery.
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