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Notice Type:
Sources Sought Synopsis:
This announcement constitutes a Request for Information (RFI) only by the Army Contracting Command - Warren (ACC-WRN) to conduct a market survey to assess industries’ current capabilities for potential hot water heaters to support various shower units, laundry units, and field kitchens in various theatres of operations. This RFI does not constitute a commitment, implied or otherwise, that ACC-WRN will take procurement action in this matter. Any information provided does not constitute a proposal, but will be considered an exchange of capabilities and ideas. Neither ACC-WRN nor the Government will be responsible for any cost incurred in furnishing this information.
Some of the desired water heater attributes include, but are not limited to, the following:
The water heater will be used by the military to provide hot water for showers, laundry, hospital and kitchen applications in the field. It will meet MIL-STD-810 criteria for improved field ruggedness, increased reliability and service life in the field. The water heater will be a multi-fuel fired vessel with a 40-gallon water capacity, weighing less than 500 lbs, and having a maximum cube of 46.8 cubic feet. It will have a heating capacity of 400,000 BTU/hr and provide an 89°F water temperature rise at a rate of 9-gallons per minute. The water heater will meet ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Section IV, Part HLW and be rated to 75 psi. The water heater will have a UL certified commercial burner. The water heater will have a minimum system efficiency of 78% and a maximum smoke spot number of 2. The most advanced safety features and built-in-diagnostics will be incorporated into the water heater to include audible alarms and light indicators signaling flame failure, low water, high temperature, heater-on, and call-for-heat, providing uncomplicated troubleshooting and improved safety. All diagnostics will be located to be easily visible to the operator. The water heater will be equipped with an integral forklift access skid and a handrail for localized field positioning.
All interested firms and manufacturers, regardless of size, may respond to this request for information. Information submissions can include product literature and illustrations, relevant company background/experience and a response to the questions in the table below. Information submissions must be received no later than 30 days following posting of the RFI. Responses to this notice should be directed via email to: STEPHEN PEEPLES, stephen.j.peeples2.civ@mail.mil.
All information supplied will be considered confidential, unless otherwise specified by the firm or available from other sources without restriction. This is not an Invitation for Bid (IFB) or a Request for Proposal (RFP) and is not to be taken as a commitment by ACC-WRN. This RFI is issued for information and planning purposes to investigate market capability of sources and does not constitute an indication that the Government will contract for any of the items and/or services contained in this notice. No reimbursement will be made for any costs to provide information in response to this announcement or any follow-up information requests. ACC-WRN reserves the right to request additional clarifying information from each respondent.
Information Sought
| Company/Manufacture’s Name: |
| Company Mailing Address: |
| Company Contact Name/Title: |
| Office Telephone #: |
| Item # |
| Capability General Description |
| Capability Detail Description |
| Respondent’s Capability Description/Alternative Proposal Description |
| 1 |
| Businesses Size |
| Check the box as appropriate in the next column. |
| |_|Small Business, ____________# of employees. |
|_|Large Business |_|VOSB Veteran Owned Small Business |_|SVOSB Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Business |_|HUBZ SB HUBZ one Small Business |_|SDB Small Disadvantaged Business |_|WOSB Woman-owned Small Business
| 2 |
| General Performance Specifications and Product Information |
| For water heaters that may be applicable to the description provided in the synopsis, describe your water heater and technology. For multiple system options, please provide a comparison matrix of the pros and cons of each system including cost estimates. |
| For water heaters that may be applicable, please provide product data sheets. |
| Are product samples or is a product demonstration available to DoD? If so, please describe what is available. |
| For water heaters that may be applicable, list other users, military or commercial, currently operating them in the types of environments in which DoD Army may use it (extreme hot and cold, desert dust, snow/ice, tropical rain/humidity etc) |
| For water heaters that may be applicable, please list the applicable regulatory, specifications, and standards for which they are designed and validated. |
| For water heaters that may be applicable, please provide a summary of the test results and/or certifications for performance, reliability or MIL-STD-810 ruggedness. |
| For water heaters that may be applicable, provide overall dimensions (LxWxH) and weight. |
| 9 |
| System Performance Capabilities |
| For water heaters that may be applicable, what is the maximum heat output (BTU/hr)? |
| For water heaters that may be applicable, what is the water temperature rise at what flow rate (i.e. deg F at GPM)? |
| For water heaters that may be applicable, what are the electrical power requirements? Voltage and amps – steady state and inrush. |
| For water heaters that may be applicable, are the internal heat transfer components accessible for repair or replacement? |
| For water heaters that may be applicable, what fuels can they operate on? |
| For water heaters that may be applicable, is the water vessel constructed to the requirements in ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Section IV, Part HLW and Section IX? Do your water heaters have an ASME stamp or is your company ASME certified? |
| For water heaters that may be applicable, what is the external water heater vessel material? |
| For water heaters that may be applicable, what is the heat exchanger type? What is the heat exchanger material? |
| For water heaters that may be applicable, what is the maximum operating pressure? |
| For water heaters that may be applicable, what type of water inlet and outlet connections are utilized? |
| For water heaters that may be applicable, how is the water drained? Where is the drain located? |
| For water heaters that may be applicable, what type of burner is used? |
| For water heaters that may be applicable, how efficient is the burner? |
| For water heaters that may be applicable, what type of fuel filter is used? What is the filtering capability? |
| For water heaters that may be applicable, what safety controls are used? |
| For water heaters that may be applicable, what fault diagnostics are used? |
| For water heaters that may be applicable, what alarms or indicators are used? |
| For water heaters that may be applicable, what gauges and switches are used? |
| For water heaters that may be applicable, what accessories are used? |
| For water heaters that may be applicable, are any spare parts typically over packed? |
| For water heaters that may be applicable, what provisions are made for manual movement, lifting, or transporting (i.e. forklift pockets, skid, handles, handrail)? |
| For water heaters that may be applicable, what is the Mean Time Between Essential Function Failure (MTBEFF) or service life? |
| For water heaters that may be applicable, what is the ease of field serviceability and accessibility of components? |
| For water heaters that may be applicable, what is the maximum high altitude operation? What adjustments are needed? Is there a performance loss? |
| For water heaters that may be applicable, have any Environmental Robustness tests been completed? List the tests completed and the test specification (i.e. MIL-STD-810). |
| For water heaters that may be applicable, what type of electrical connections are used? |
| For water heaters that may be applicable, what type of fuel connections are used? |
| For water heaters that may be applicable, are they capable of being transported by standard military truck or two-wheeled trailer restrained to the cargo bed? |
| 37 |
| Model and Production history and future planning. |
| For water heaters that may be applicable, provide production history for the past 5 years. Identify any intervals of interruptions longer than 1 year. |
| For water heaters that may be applicable, what is the production and delivery lead-time upon order receipt? Please provide breakdown for quantities ranging from 50 – 150. |
| 39 |
| Company/Manufacturer & Subcontractors |
| Describe the configuration and change management process your company uses. Include a brief description here with additional detail in a separate file if needed. |
| 40 |
| Documentation |
| For water heaters that may be applicable, what type of Technical Manual is available? Furnish a copy of each publication. |
| For water heaters that may be applicable, is a repair/spare parts list available? Please provide a repair/spare parts list if available. |
| For water heaters that may be applicable, what types of tools are required to conduct maintenance? Please provide a tools list if available. |
| 43 |
| Company/manufacturer’s Logistics capabilities |
| Describe your company’s ability to develop Electronic Technical Manuals (ETM) or Interactive Electronic Technical manuals (IETM). |
| Describe your company’s ability to develop an Interactive Multi-Media Instruction DVD. |
| 45 |
| Warranty |
| For water heaters that may be applicable, describe any warranties that are offered. |
| 46 |
| Parts and Supplies |
| For water heaters that may be applicable, list the parts expected to need frequent replacement (if any). Include frequency of replacement and the most common reason for replacement. |
| Space for additional comments: |
