Statement of NEED 20 TON Split AC System.docx

This is a Statement of Need document detailing requirements for a replacement 20-ton split air conditioning system for the Department of the Air Force Air Education and Training Command. The document specifies technical requirements for three main components: an outdoor condenser unit with a nominal capacity of 20 tons (240,000 BTU/h), operating at 208/230V three-phase 60Hz, equipped with dual scroll compressors and capable of achieving up to 11.0 EER/14.8 IEER efficiency, measuring approximately 50.4" H x 103.4" W x 54.3" D and weighing 1,133 lbs; an indoor air handler unit with matching 20-ton capacity, 3HP fan motor, 8,000 CFM nominal airflow, and a 4-row direct expansion copper tube/aluminum fin cooling coil; and a commercial heat element kit rated for 20 tons at 240V three-phase 60Hz with 19.1kW heating capacity and 46 amps total draw.

This RFI is issued for market research purposes to identify comparable replacement options for an existing R-22 refrigerant system currently in use. The solicitation explicitly states this is an information-gathering inquiry only and does not constitute a solicitation, RFQ, or promise for future contracting action, with no contract awards anticipated based on responses. Interested vendors were requested to provide recommendations by February 20th at 4:00 PM CST. Supporting documentation including pictures of the current unit was referenced as attached materials for vendor reference.