Sources Sought - CE Water Tanks.pdf

SOURCES SOUGHT:

Domestic Water Tank Replacement

This Sources Sought is being issued in accordance with RFO Part 10, Market Research. It is for information, planning and market research purposes only and shall not be construed as either a solicitation or obligation on the part of the US Air Force. The US Air Force will use this market research information to assess the market's capability to successfully meet the Air Force's requirements for the acquisition of three 5000-liter water tanks.

The hot water tank replacement system must be a modular, floor-mounted solution designed for the replacement of three 5,000-liter insulated tanks in designated buildings. The system is intended for indoor installation and must comply with CE certification standards. Each tank must be suitable for domestic hot water production and feature advanced corrosion protection and insulation.

System Requirements and Features:

• Replacement of three (3) 5,000-liter insulated hot water tanks

• Tanks must include:

o External PVC coating for durability o Internal Bluetech enamel and thermosetting resin lining for corrosion resistance o Anode for galvanic current protection o Two-pass AISI 304 stainless steel shell and tube heat exchanger with supplied gaskets

• Modular, floor-mounted design for easy installation and maintenance

• All hydraulic connections to be reinstalled with new galvanized steel piping and brass fittings

• Pipe insulation using closed-cell material (60x19 mm and 50x19 mm) and isogenepack covering

• Load handling to be performed with a crane truck and qualified operator

• Replacement of three (3) expansion vessels per tank:

o Two (2) 200-liter painted steel vessels o One (1) 100-liter painted steel vessel

• All materials and components must meet CE standards

Installation and Commissioning:

• Secure and prepare the workspace and surrounding areas prior to work

• Close all shut-off valves for domestic hot water and heating lines

• Drain and dismantle existing tanks, including removal of aluminum covering, rock wool insulation, andsteel tank body

• Dispose of all removed materials in authorized landfills

• Install new tanks and reconnect all hydraulic lines with the following materials per tank:

o 5 meters of 2"1/2 galvanized steel piping o 4 DN50 steel threaded flanges o 16 16x70 bolts o 4 green gaskets (pn10/16 dn50, 2mm thick) o 4 2"1/2 galvanized steel bends o 4 2"1/2 galvanized steel sleeves o 4 2"1/2 M/F brass unions o 4 2"1/2 brass safety valves (3 bar) o 2 2"1/2 brass lever ball valves o 5 meters of 1.5" galvanized steel piping o 4 1.5" galvanized steel bends o 4 1.5" galvanized steel sleeves o 4 1.5" M/F brass unions o 1 1.5" brass safety valve (6 bar) o 2 1.5" brass lever ball valves o 5 meters of closed-cell insulation (50x19 mm)

• Perform leak testing, commissioning, and provide all required documentation

Summary of Technical Specifications:

• Three (3) 5,000-liter, insulated, floor-mounted hot water tanks

• External PVC coating and internal Bluetech enamel/thermosetting resin lining

• Integrated two-pass AISI 304 stainless steel heat exchanger

• Full set of galvanized steel and brass hydraulic fittings and valves

• Closed-cell insulation for all piping

• Three (3) expansion vessels per tank (2 x 200L, 1 x 100L, painted steel)

• All materials CE certified

• Professional installation, leak testing, and commissioning included

The Air Force welcomes responses from all interested parties.

Sources Sought Response Requirements

Responses to this notice shall be limited to ten pages (excluding marketing literature and/or technical data sheets ) and must include:

1. A capability statement in response to the technical requirements described above

2. Description of the company’s past performance and experience with the accomplishment of projects similar in scope. And information (Government or commercial entity, contract/purchase amount, etc.) relating to each of the past performance descriptions.

3. Responses to the following questions:

a. Are any of the US Air Force’s specific requirements too restrictive? In other words, are any of the requirements too specific that it would eliminate a commercial product or products that could potentially more than satisfactorily satisfy the US Air Force’s goals?

b. Any suggestions regarding the US Air Force’s requirements and/or salient characteristics?

c. Any other comments regarding this potential acquisition?

4. Organization name, and telephone number and e-mail address of a point of contact having the authority and knowledge to clarify responses with Government representatives.

5. Commercial pricing list(s) or other pricing information, if applicable and available.

6. Customary practices, including warranties, discounts, and contract type(s) under which commercial sales of the products or services are made, if applicable and available.

UIE number, CAGE code, and company structure. Note: Written confirmation of registration in SAM (www.sam.gov). Offerors are required to be registered to be considered as a source.

Acknowledgment of receipt of responses will not be made, nor will respondents be notified of the outcome of the US Air Force's review of the information received. Additionally, the US Air Force does not intend to hold discussions concerning this Sources Sought with any interested parties. This request is not to be construed as a commitment on the part of the Government to award a contract, nor does the Government intend to pay for any information submitted as a result of this request. The Government will http://www.sam.gov/ not reimburse respondents for any cost associated with submission of the information being requested or reimburse expenses incurred to interested parties for responses to this announcement. However, the US Air Force reserves the right to contact one or more of the respondents if additional information is required or to request demonstrations.

Responses to this announcement will not be returned, nor will there be any ensuing discussions or debriefings of any responses. However, information obtained as a result of this announcement may be reflected in the subsequent solicitation if issued. This announcement is Government market research and may result in revisions in both its requirements and its acquisition strategy based on industry responses.

All interested sources may submit a response via email to 2d Lt Michael Guillermo, Contract Specialist at michael_janwel.guillermo.2@us.af.mil or Melissa Maurhart at melissa.maurhart.it@us.af.mil and are due no later than 05 June 2026 at 04:00 PM, Central European Time. No telephone calls will be accepted.

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