C-17 Paint Filters

The US Air Force at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER), Anchorage, Alaska is conducting market research to determine if there are adequate small business concerns capable of furnishing the following items:

(a) 800 each 20 X 24 X 1 (All measurements in inches) and
(b)   12 each 24 X 24 X 1 (All measurements in inches), SFR Panel Filters

Specifications: Ceiling Diffusion System for high quality paint finishes:

Speritex R/R1 ceiling diffusion media

- 100% efficiency on 10 micron particles and larger

- Initial resistance .085" W.G. @ 50 FPM

- Final resistance 1.8" W.G. @ 50 FPM

- F5 efficiency class according to DIN EN 779

- Classified class 1 (UL-900) Max Temperature 212 degrees Fahrenheit

(c) 250 each 24 X 24 X 1, ME/PT Panel Filter

Specifications:
The filter will be constructed of two different layers of tackified polyester media, sealed together so that the tackified layers of each media touch in the center. Method of joining the media is with an RF "heat sealer". In addition to the perimeter seal, the product must have additional sealing in the face in order to keep the two layers connected. Although the perimeter seals may be sewn, the center seals on the filter face must be heat-sealed.

The air entry layer is constructed of a multi-layered, multi-density polyester with a heavy, non-migrating tackifer on the air leaving side. The air leaving media is heavy needled polyester, densified to ¼" thick, tackified on the air entry side with a weight of 0.42 ounces per square foot. The air leaving side will be inkjet printed for identification and proper installation.

Panels will have a galvanized nine-gauge wire frame with a minimum of one cross wire will be inserted into the panel so the wire is touching the tackified sides of both media. Initial pressure drop of 0-06 water gauge (w.g) at 150 feet per minute.

(d) 250 each XFP-6000 6 Pocket Bag Filter

Specifications:
The 6 pocket bag filter is constructed of a composite pre-filter, melt blown and spun bound polyester fibers. The pockets are sewn together on the perimeter and two seams, forming three air channels in each bag pocket. A "J" channel is inserted into each finished pocket, and individually placed into a header. The pockets are stapled and notched together and to the header to insure filter integrity. The galvanized header has a ¼" foam gasket on the air leaving side to prevent any paint bypass around the filter assembly.


Please note that this is not a request for interested parties to be placed on a solicitation mailing list. This announcement is for informational purposes only and must not be construed as a request for proposal (RFP), or an announcement of a solicitation.

Interested parties must provide all of the following information: name and address of a company, telephone number and business size. If the company responding to this notice is not the manufacturer then also include the manufacturer's Name, Address of Company, and their Business Size.

All capable and interested small business concerns are encouraged to submit the necessary information by e-mail to: asha.vidal@elmendorf.af.mil NLT 5:00 pm Alaska Standard Time, July 20, 2012. The US Air Force - Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson will not pay for any material provided in response to this Sources Sought Notice nor return the data provided.

Point of Contact:
Asha E. Vidal
907-552-3073
asha.vidal@elmendorf.af.mil

The North American Classification Systems (NAICS) Codse is 333411. This procurement action will be issued on an unrestricted full and open competitive basis if it is determined that no capable small businesses exist that can provide the product and/or service required to service the the US Air Force - JBER listed in this annoucement.