RFI BEAR Water System Freeze Protection v2.docx

This is a Request for Information (RFI) issued by the Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Lifecycle Management Center at Robins Air Force Base seeking market research on water freeze protection systems for the Basic Expeditionary Airfield Resources (BEAR) program. The Government requires expertise and capabilities to develop a Water Freeze Protection System capable of sustaining water and wastewater operational flow in frigid temperatures, with primary protection down to -25 degrees Fahrenheit and extended protection capability down to -65 degrees Fahrenheit. The RFI references section 3.3 of an attached draft Purchase Description and requests that prospective contractors complete a capability survey to identify commercial and commercial-off-the-shelf solutions, concepts, or methodologies that could address this requirement.

This notice is explicitly not a solicitation and is for market research purposes only. Participation in this survey does not guarantee participation in future solicitations or contract awards, and the Government will not reimburse participants for any expenses associated with responding. The contract type, acquisition strategy, pricing arrangement, quantities, timelines, and other commercial terms remain to be determined and will be shaped in part by the findings from responses to this RFI and other market research sources. Respondents should be prepared to provide detailed information regarding their capabilities, experience, and technical approaches to freeze protection for expeditionary water systems.