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This is a Presolicitation Notice for a compact front-load washing machine requirement issued by the U.S. Air Force 700 CONS/PKA at Kapaun Air Station in Kaiserslauterns, Germany.

The government seeks a freestanding, European-style compact washing machine commercially available in Europe and CE certified. Required specifications include: 9 kg or 10 kg washing capacity, EU "A" energy efficiency rating, dimensions not exceeding 85 cm height × 60 cm width × 70 cm depth, and a minimum 34 cm drum opening. The machine must feature a 220-240V/50 Hz inverter motor (or better), maximum 16A rated current, and a minimum 140 cm cable with German Schuko-type plug. Additional requirements include white color, English language controls and displays, minimum 12 wash programs (including quick and eco modes), maximum spin speed of at least 1400 rpm, and noise levels not exceeding 55 dBA during washing and 75 dBA during spinning. The washer must have rust-proof stainless steel or equivalent material, cold-water intake only with variable temperature settings (cold, 30°C, 40°C, 60°C, 90°C), dual aqua stop protection with lifelong warranty, leakage sensor, height-adjustable feet, child safety lock, anti-vibration design, automatic load balancing, end-of-cycle indicator, load size sensor, foam detection system, and an English user's manual. The NAICS code is 333310 and PSC is 3510. Due to overseas location, no small business set-aside applies. Evaluation will follow FAR commercial items procedures using a most advantageous to government standard, subject to World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement and Free Trade Agreements. Interested offerors are encouraged to provide technical sheets and photographs.

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PRESOLICITATION NOTICE

Washer Compact XL

From: 700 CONS/PKA

Bldg 2767, Kapaun Air Station

D-67661, Kaiserslautern

POCs:

Contracting Specialist: Jonathan Rushin

E-mail: jonathan.rushin@us.af.mil

TEL: 314-489-0080

Contracting Officer: Sanja Macvan E-mail: sanja.macvan.hr@us.af.mil

TEL: 314-489-4997

Due to the overseas location of this requirement, no set-aside will be used in accordance with RFO 19.000(b)(1)(ii). The North

American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code associated with this requirement is 333310. The Product Service Code (PSC) is 3510. Evaluation of commercial items in accordance with RFO 52.212-2 will be utilized using most advantageous to the government.

Once solicited, all responsible sources may submit a quotation, bid, or proposal, as appropriate, which will be considered by the agency subject to the World Trade Organization. IAW RFO 52.225-5, Trade Agreements, one or more of the items under this acquisition is subject to the World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement and Free Trade Agreements.

Description of Requirement:

Freestanding Front Load Compact Washing Machine

- European Style, Commercially Available in Europe, CE certified

- Washing Capacity: 9 Kg or 10 kg

.- Energy efficiency rating (EU): “A”

- Size: not to exceed 85cm(H), 60cm(W), 70cm(D)

.- Minimum 34 cm actual net drum opening.

- Inverter motor or better.

- Voltage: 220-240V / 50 Hz.

- Rated Current: Max 16A

- Cable: Min. 140cm, right angle German Schuko-type plug

- Color White.

- Control settings, cycle names, labels and displays on the device must be in English (Universal symbols are acceptable if they are properly explained in the User’s Manual)

- Minimum 12 Wash Programs Including Quick and Eco modes

- Maximum spin speed: at least 1400 rpm

- Noise level: Max. 55 dBA for washing cycle; Max. 75 dBA for spin cycle

- Material: Rust-proof stainless steel or equivalent

- Cold-water intake only

- Variable water temperature settings with at least the 5 following options: Cold, 30c, 40c, 60c, 90c.

- Dual aqua stop protection with lifelong warranty.

- Sensor for leakages.

- Height adjustable feet for leveling purposes.

- Child safety lock.

- Anti-vibration design stability and noise reduction.

- Automatic Load Balancing/Load adjustment.

- End of cycle indicator (buzzer or light or both).

- Load size sensor for optimal water use.

- Foam detection system that detects and automatically counteracts foam.

- English User’s Manual

Interested offerors are encouraged to provide a tech sheet and/or photos of the item you intend to quote.

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