Industrial Fans Bldg. 10263 and 5423 - RFI.docx

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

502D AIR BASE WING

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO

18 November 2024

SUBJECT: Industrial Fans Bldg. 10263 and 5423

1. The Government is only conducting market research and attaining information to identify contractors that can provide all items listed below and the cost associated to acquire these specific items/services. All information provided is STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.

2. Is your company a small business? ______________ (Yes/ No)

3. If Small Business, please identify company’s socio-economic concern(s): ______________________ (HUBZone, service-disable veteran-owned small bus., women-owned small bus., etc.…)

4. Have you previously supplied the item to military customers? ________(Yes/No)

5. Do you manufacture/produce the items listed below? ______________ (Yes/ No)

6. If you do not manufacture/produce the items, do you obtain them from a small business in the USA? ______________ (Yes/ No)

7. Please take the opportunity to provide cost input for the products listed below (voluntarily). Please note there are no estimated quantities. Refer to Attachment 1 and Attachment 2 (listed on page 2) Industrial Fans Bldg. 10263 AND 5423 (brand name or equal)

IMPORTANT NOTE: This requirement is brand name or equal

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:

Building 10263

The industrial ceiling fans shall be mounted to structural steel beams and shall have stainless steel safety cables that are approximately 3/32” in diameter

The contractor shall hang industrial ceiling fans with mount from the manufacturer and installed in accordance with manufacturer specifications

The contractors shall make electrical connections from the industrial ceiling fans to the electrical panel

Contractor shall run applicable, fire code compliant cable from the fans to the fire relay panel

Contractor shall wire fans to power off if the fire suppression system is activated

All required electrical cable, and wires shall be placed in electric metal tubing (EMT) conduit, there shall not be any exposed cable or wires routed through the ceiling or walls

Contractor shall ensure automatic shutoff of all fans anytime the fire suppression system is activated. All required cabling that is routed to the fire relay panel shall be placed in steel conduit that is coated with red paint to easily identify cables running to fire relay panel

Contractor shall install fans to give the Government the option to operate independently or together

The contractor shall ensure all possible deflection, vibration, torque, and other such detrimental forces are taken into account, controlled, and eliminated as necessary

Operation of all four fans shall be controlled by one control panel mounted at a height of 4’ 6” to the steel support beam located closes to the south end of the modular office

The contractor shall provide and install all conduit, fittings, boxes, wire, and switches necessary to establish full and necessary electrical circuits and ensure a fully functional and code compliant ceiling fan system

Contractor shall install fans to have a minimum clearance of 10’ 6” from the ground

Contractor shall install fans to give 18” clearance from fire suppression system

Contractor shall install Fan 1 on main structural ceiling beam 63’ from the north wall and 15’ from the east wall. Fan shall be centered between vertical beams

Contractor shall install Fan 2 on main structural ceiling beam 32’ from south wall and 15’ from east wall. Fan shall be centered between vertical beams

Contractor shall install Fan 3 on main structural ceiling beam 22’ from the south wall of the modular office and 15’ from the west wall. Fan shall be centered between vertical beams

Contractor shall install Fan 4 on main structural ceiling beam 26’ from south wall and 15’ from west wall. Fan shall be centered between vertical beams

Building 5423

Industrial directional fans shall be mounted to structural beams

Contractor shall mount industrial directional fans with mounting equipment from the manufacturer and install in accordance with manufacturer specifications

Contractor shall make necessary electrical connections from fans to electrical panel

Contractor shall route all cable/wire through conduit, there shall not be any exposed cable routed through the ceiling or walls

Contractor shall provide and install all conduit, fittings, boxes, wire, and switches necessary to establish full and necessary electrical circuits and ensure a fully functional and code compliant ceiling fan system

Contractor shall install power controls to support beams located closest to the fan at height of 4 ½’ (see layout for further information)

Contractor shall mount fans in a direction that provides the most cooling and air circulation to work area

Contractor shall ensure all possible deflection, vibration, torque, and other such detrimental forces are taken into account, controlled, and eliminated as necessary

Contractor shall install Fan 1 from the ceiling support beam south of the modular office on the east side of building approximately 9’ from the east wall.

Contractor shall install Fan 2 from the southernmost support beam 6’ from the west wall (See attached project layout for more information)

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS:

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(4) INDUSTRIAL CEILING MOUNTED FAN

Diameter: Approximately 8 ft

Number of Blades: 8

Sound at max speed: Approximately 55 decibels (dBA)

Overall, Weight without the mount: Approximately135 lbs. (61 kgs)

Motor size: Approximately 1.0 hp

Variable Speed: Approximately 0 – 191 revolutions per minute (RPM)

Input power and required breaker: 100-125 VAC, 50/60Hz, 15A

Operation: Keypad & LCD Screen

Fan Controls: Speed Up/Slow Down, Forward/Reverse, On/Off

Mounting Safety Cables: Approximately 3/32” Stainless Steel Cable

Fire relay to shut off fans in case of fire suppression system activation

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(2) INDUSTRIAL BEAM MOUNTED DIRECTIONAL FAN

Diameter: Approximately 30”

Input power: 100-120 VAC, 50/60 Hz

Weight: Approximately 67 lbs. (30.4 kg)

Max Amp: 9.46 A

Max Power: 702 W

Max Speed: Approximately 950 RPM

Sound at max speed: Approximately 72 dBA

Approximately 18’ power supply cord

Variable speed: Approximately 0-100

8. Is the pricing offered GSA or Open Market pricing?

9. This request for information (RFI) is strictly voluntary and is not to be interpreted as a quote in anticipation of a future contract award.

10. Please respond via e-mail by 25 Nov 2024, 12 pm CST. Email: Caroline Holmon caroline.holmon.1@us.af.mil and Mr. Lance Watters lance.watters.1@us.af.mil . If you have any questions, please contact Caroline Holmon caroline.holmon.1@us.af.mil.

Attachments:

Attach 1 – Salient Characteristics Attach 2- Statement of Work

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