RFI_Coffee Maker Program_09Sep20.pdf

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY

Request for Information for

E-3 Aircraft Galley Coffee Maker

E-3 AWACS Sustainment Division

AFLCMC/HBS

3001 Staff Drive, Ste 2AH198C

Tinker AFB, OK 73145

1. Description

THIS IS NOT A NOTICE OF SOLICITATION ISSUANCE. This is a Special Notice that includes a

Request for Information (RFI) to receive comments regarding an aircraft capable, coffee maker. This is a Request for Information (RFI) as defined in FAR 15.201(e). This RFI is issued in order to identify qualified solutions and sources that can to provide a functional and sustainable coffee maker; which must meet current military requirements and be adaptable to the E-3 / Boeing 707. In accordance with

(IAW) FAR 52.215-3, Request for Information or Solicitation for Planning Purposes, this RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes; it does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. This RFI does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. Further, the Air Force (AF) is not at this time seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals. Respondents are advised that the AF will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI; all costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested party’s expense. All submissions become Government property and will not be returned, but will be handled in accordance with applicable proprietary markings. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP, if any is issued. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on the BetaSAM (Contract Opportunities (FBO)) website. It is the responsibility of the potential respondents to monitor this site for additional information pertaining to this requirement.

Questions regarding this Notice shall be submitted in writing by e-mail to the Contracting Officer.

Interested parties may request clarification or submit technical questions regarding this RFI in writing for any requirement that is unclear by sending an e-mail to richard.fenton@us.af.mil.

NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

ALL TIMES ARE STATED AS CENTRAL STANDARD TIME

2. Background

The Air Force is seeking qualified businesses to provide a functional and sustainable coffee maker;

which must meet current military requirements and be adaptable to the E-3 / Boeing 707. The parts required to maintain the E-3 galleys’ coffee maker are DMS/unavailable. An upgraded coffee maker would provide the E-3 aircrew personnel that fly up to 24 hour missions on a daily basis, the ability to have coffee or other hot beverages.

3. Description of Requirements

Interested potential sources should respond by identifying their capabilities in providing the scope of work identified above. Respondents must be able to meet the requirements associated with:

a) Quantity / Specifications: (1) coffee maker that must fit within the current galley compartment space with overall dimensions of Height: 22.75" Width: 6.375" Depth: 21" Weight: 23lbs

b) Input power for each coffee maker: 115/200V, 3-phase, 4-wire, 400Hz, AC. Power Consumption:

2800 Watts, 7.0 Amps

c) The coffee brewer assembly is a self-contained unit that mounts on slides into a coffee brewer compartment of an aircraft galley. The coffee brewer should dispense freshly brewed coffee and hot and cold water. The coffee maker should be able to dispense at least 57 ounces of freshly brewed coffee every 3 to 3. 5 minutes. The main components of the brewer are: a hot water tank

(boiler) with an integral heater; a coffee canister, a water pump and motor assembly, solenoid type dispensing valves, flow control valves, pressure relief and regulating valves, electrical relays, electrical probe and associated plumbing and wiring.

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d) The coffee brewer should have the connector NSN 5935-00-114-2638 to be able to get power from the E-3.

e) Please describe if your product meets FAA compliance guidance for domestic appliances.

Compliance Guidance specified in AC 25.1365-1.

f) Is your product FAA aircraft certified? Is that information available to be provided upon request?

g) Does your product contain any elements that are possibly harmful to the environment?

h) Are there any risks associated with your domestic appliance when in use?

i) Does your product require any routine or regular maintenance?

j) Does your product come with a warranty? If so, how long is it covered?

k) Does your product require or come with any accessories?

l) Does your product come with an instruction manual and any installation procedures?

m) Please provide all the specifications or your recommended solution for this request.

n) The Primary NAICS code for this effort is 336413.

4. Responses

Section 1 of your paper shall provide administrative information pertinent to the business unit responding to the RFI. Provide the following Business Unit Information:

QUALIFICATION INFORMATION:

Company / Institute Name:

Address:

Point of Contact:

CAGE Code:

DUNS number:

Phone Number:

E-mail Address:

A statement as to whether your company is large or small business under NAICS code 336413 – Other

Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing. Also indicate if you are: A non-profit entity, a small business, a small disadvantaged business, Section 8(a) small business, woman-owned small business, a veteran owned small business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business, an economically disadvantaged women-owned small business or a Hub Zone small business.

A statement as to whether your company is domestically or foreign owned (if foreign, please indicate the country of ownership).

The security clearance level of the respondent.

Company Background:

a) Please describe your company’s experience with coffee makers specifically designed for aircrafts.

b) Please provide your solutions that have been successful on other aircraft, if any?

c) Does your company have the ability to conduct a virtual presentation and Q&A session(s) with the Government regarding your product via Microsoft Teams, paid Zoom account, etc.?

d) Can your company provide a demonstration of your product on CD or on another media format for review?

Response shall not exceed seven (7) 8.5x11 inch, single spaced, single sided pages in length. Responses to this RFI will only be accepted via email. Send your response to the Contracting Officer, Mr. Richard

Fenton richard.fenton@us.af.mil 15 calendar days after publication of this announcement. Responses must be unclassified. Proprietary information, if any, should be minimized and must be clearly marked.

MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED. NO CLASSIFIED INFORMATION shall be submitted in response to this RFI. Please be advised that submission will not be returned.

All of the above requested information must be emailed to richard.fenton@us.af.mil no later than 24

September 2020 at 15:00 CST.

Please enter the following in the Email Subject line: RFI: Galley Coffee Maker

5. Questions

Questions regarding this announcement shall be submitted in writing by e-mail to the Contracting

Officer. Verbal questions will not be accepted. Questions will be answered by e-mail; accordingly, questions shall not contain proprietary or classified information. The Government does not guarantee that questions received after seven (7) days of the publication date of this RFI will be answered.

6. Summary

THIS RFI IS ISSUED SOLELY FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES AND DOES

NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION. THE GOVERNMENT DOES NOT INTEND TO AWARD

A CONTRACT ON THE BASIS OF THIS RFI AND RESPONSES TO THIS NOTICE ARE NOT

OFFERS AND CANNOT BE ACCEPTED BY THE GOVERNMENT TO FORM A BINDING

CONTRACT. RESPONSES TO THIS RFI WILL NOT BE RETURNED.

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