Request for Information - LCU-050-USAF PAO Carts.docx

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

TLD LCU-050-USAF Polyalphaolefin (PAO) Coolant Carts

** RESPONSES DUE TUESDAY 11 AUGUST 2026, 4:00 PM MDT **

Synopsis:

NOTICE: This Request for Information (RFI) is issued for information and planning purposes only. This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP). It 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 RFI. The Air Force WILL NOT be responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties in responding to this RFI. This notice is an announcement seeking market research information on industry capabilities as described herein. The information requested by this RFI will be used within the Air Force to facilitate decision making and will not be disclosed outside the agency. However, respondents submitting business information pursuant to this RFI should consult 41C.F.R. part 105-60 and other implementing regulations concerning the release of such information to third parties under the Freedom of Information Act. All information submitted by respondents considered confidential and not releasable to third parties outside of the Air Force, its employee’s agents, consultants, and representatives must be clearly and conspicuously so marked.

Purpose The Government anticipates procuring 21 brand-name Teleflex Lionel-Dupont (TLD) LCU-050-USAF Polyalphaolefin (PAO) carts to support ground maintenance operations for the F-22 aircraft.

Description Self-contained, trailer mounted, liquid cooling units designed to cool the power dense F-22 aircraft electronics. Capable of removing up to 50kW of heat from the aircraft on-board electronics packages.

Additional Specifications

· Cummins 4.5 liter diesel engine; Tier 3 Cummins Genset

· F-22 Couplers and Dust Caps

· B-B1 Fluid Interface (B manifold port and secondary return/bypass B1 manifold port)

· Air Conditioning and Ventilation modes

· Centrifugal Blower

· Refrigerant R-134a

· 2 x 8” Outlets

· Capable of -40F Operation

· Engine Block Heater 120V 60Hz

· Flashing Red Beacon for Low Fuel Warning/Shutdown

· Dehydration function during Operation

· 80 Gallon Fluid Reservoir

· 5 Micron Fluid Filter

· Power Inlet on Cart

· Fluid Monitoring

· Manual Return Valve Option for Delivery Hose Pressure Test

· Flow Meter that measures and displays volumetric flow rate of circulating fluid

· 120V 60Hz Receptacle

· External Lighting

· Capable of minimum 8-hour runtime at full load

· Dual power, capable of being powered by both an electric source and a diesel engine; input power:

· 440-480V / 60Hz @ 120 Amps

· 380V / 50 Hz @ 152 Amps (Reduced Performance)

· Capable of withstanding storage conditions of -60 °F to 160 °F (-51 °C to 71 °C).

· Mechanical refrigeration system to cool the PAO to the required outlet temperatures

· Cooling capacity of 0-15kW (0-171 kBTU/HR) at rated flow and delivery temperature

· Variable Cooling Liquid Flow & Pressure up to a rated flow of 28 GPM @ 150 PSI (106 LPM @ 10.3 Bar)

· Cooling liquid delivery temperature rated at 55 °F (13 °C) ± 5 °F (3°C); variable between 40°F and 70°F (4.4°C and 21.1°C)

· Color touchscreen allowing easy, intuitive operation and compatible with arctic gloves

· Control system shall allow fine-tuning of the delivery temperature and pressure, or ‘set it and forget it’ type of presets

Standards The following standards shall be met:

· Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) standards of MIL-STD-46, Requirements for the Control of Electromagnetic Interference Characteristics of Subsystems and Equipment

· Mobility standards of SAE International AS8090 Mobility, Towed Aerospace Ground Equipment, General Requirements For

· Design and performance standards outlined in MIL-STD-1791C ensuring military equipment can be safely transported onboard U.S. Air Force fixed-wing cargo aircraft

· Tiedown standards outlined in MIL-STD-209K

· Compliance with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA )70 National Electric Code (NEC) Class I Division 2

· Compliance with Atmospheres Explosibles (ATEX) Zone 2

· Emission rating of Tier 3 / Stage 3A

Questions/Requested Information Please provide responses to the questions/requested information below.

1. Please provide your company name, CAGE code and size under NAICS 336413.

2. Please identify all small business concern programs (if any) for which your company qualifies under NAICS 336413.

3. Please indicate if your company can provide the identified TLD LCU-050-USAF PAO carts and the estimated delivery timeframe after receipt of order.

4. Can you provide a rough estimate for the TLD LCU-050-USAF PAO carts?

5. Are there any specifications or standards that need to be clarified?

6. Do you have any questions or feedback to provide regarding this acquisition?