Automated Reusable Food Container Collection Machine

Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted

Solicitation number
FA527025PKA08
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

NAICS code
333310 Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing
PSC
7320 Kitchen Equipment And Appliances
Place of performance
APO Okinawa 96367 Japan
Points of contact

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

Written by GovTribe AI ·

The Pacific Air Forces, a component of the Department of the Air Force, has issued a Sources Sought Notice seeking vendors capable of providing automated reusable food container collection machines to support sustainable dining operations. The system must include a drop-and-go collection machine that accepts one type of reusable container, self-service kiosk functionality with user authentication and container tracking capabilities through barcode or RFID technology, and comprehensive data reporting features. The equipment must be designed for high-volume food service environments such as military dining facilities and support closed-loop sustainability programs aimed at reducing single-use packaging waste. Interested vendors must submit capability statements including product specifications, relevant NAICS and PSC codes, business size and socioeconomic status, CAGE code and UEI, and relevant past performance information. The response deadline is 10:00 AM Japan Standard Time on September 2, 2025, with submissions directed to A1C Ruoqing Qi at the provided email address.

This market research initiative does not designate any set-aside classifications and explicitly states "No Set-Aside Used" for this opportunity. No current contractors or incumbents are mentioned in the notice, and no specific contract values, budget ranges, or quantities are disclosed at this preliminary stage. The notice emphasizes this is purely for market research purposes to inform acquisition strategy and potential future set-aside determinations, with no commitment from the government to issue a formal solicitation. The opportunity falls under NAICS code 333310 for Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing and PSC code 7320 for Kitchen Equipment and Appliances. The government will not reimburse contractors for any costs incurred in responding to this Sources Sought Notice.

Notice text

This is a Sources Sought Notice only. This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quotation (RFQ), or Invitation for Bid (IFB), and does not obligate the Government to issue a solicitation or award a contract.

This Source Sought Notice is to identify potential sources capable of providing an automated reusable food container return/collection machine to support sustainable dining operations.

We are seeking vendors who can provide a comprehensive solution that includes:

  • A collection machine capable of accepting one type of reusable food container (e.g., plastic or stainless steel, as specified)

  • A drop-and-go system that enables users to return containers quickly and efficiently without staff assistance

  • Self-service kiosk or reverse vending-style functionality

  • User authentication, container tracking (e.g., barcode or RFID), and data reporting capabilities

  • Designed for high-volume food service environments such as military dining facilities, cafeterias, or campus settings

  • Supports closed-loop sustainability programs aimed at reducing single-use packaging waste

If your company offers such a system, we kindly request a brief capability statement including:

  • Product specifications or brochures

  • Relevant NAICS and PSC codes

  • Business size and socioeconomic status (e.g., small business, 8(a), SDVOSB)

  • CAGE code and UEI

  • Point of contact information

  • Relevant experience or Past Performance

This request is for market research purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. Your response will help inform our acquisition strategy and potential set-aside determination.

We would appreciate your response by 10:00 AM Japan Standard Time on 02 September 2025 to the contact information below.

A1C Ruoqing Qi

ruoqing.qi.1@us.af.mil

This notice is for informational purposes only. Any response to this notice is not considered a commitment by the government. The government will not reimburse contractors for any cost incurred for their participation in this Sources Sought.

It is the responsibility of the potential offeror to monitor the site for additional information pertaining to this requirement. Any information provided to the government is strictly voluntary and will be provided at no cost to the government.

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