RFI-Recommendation or Suggestion for a Replacement AC Unit
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA3016FY2620TONAC
- Agency
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Air Education and Training Command
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- PSC
- 4120 Air Conditioning Equipment
- Place of performance
- San Antonio, Texas, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force Air Education and Training Command has issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking market research recommendations for a comparable replacement to an existing 20-ton split air conditioning system. The procurement involves three main components: an outdoor condenser unit with nominal capacity of 20 tons (240,000 BTU/h) operating at 208/230V three-phase 60Hz with dual scroll compressors and efficiency ratings up to 11.0 EER/14.8 IEER; an indoor air handler unit with matching 20-ton capacity, 3HP fan motor, and 8,000 CFM nominal airflow; and a commercial heat element kit rated at 20 tons with 19.1kW heating capacity. This RFI is issued purely for information-gathering purposes and does not constitute a formal solicitation, Request for Quote, or commitment to issue future solicitations or award contracts. Interested vendors are requested to submit recommendations by February 20, 2026, at 4:00 PM CST. It is important to note that no contract will be awarded based on responses to this notice, and vendors should treat this as a preliminary market research inquiry rather than an opportunity to submit binding proposals.
This procurement opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, restricting competition to small business concerns. The current equipment appears to utilize R-22 refrigerant based on the specification details and supporting documentation, though the government is seeking compatible replacement options that may utilize alternative refrigerants. No specific award value or budget range has been disclosed in this RFI notice. The existing equipment includes identification markings such as model references and serial numbers visible in the attached photographs, which may assist vendors in providing accurate replacement recommendations. While this RFI does not represent an imminent procurement action, vendors should use this opportunity to position themselves for potential future solicitation when the agency is ready to formally request quotes or proposals for the replacement system.
Notice text
This message is a Request for Information issued for market research purposes. We are looking for any recomendations or suggestions for a comparable replacement for a 20 TON Split A/C unit.
The replacement needs to be compatible with the following specifications:
Outdoor Unit (Condenser):
Nominal Capacity: 20 TON (240,000 BTU/h)
Voltage: 208/230V – 3 Phase – 60HZ
Refrigerant TYPE: R-22
Compressors: 2-Stage (Dual) Scroll Compressors
Fans: 2
Efficiency: Up to 11.0 EER / 14.8 IEER
Dimensions: ~50.4” H x 103.4” W x 54.3” D
Weight: 1133lbs
Inside Unit (Air Handler):
Nominal Capacity: 20 TON (240,000 BTU/h)
Fan Motor Horsepower: 3HP
Nominal Air Flow: 8000 CFM
Electrical: 208/230 Volt, 3-Phrase, 60Hz
Cooling Coil: 4-Row Direct Expansion (DX) Coil (Copper Tube, Aluminum Fin)
Commercial Heat Element Kit
For Air Handler Unit: 20 TON
Voltage: 240Volts – 3 Phase – 60HZ
240 Volts, 3 Phrase
Heating Capacity 19.1W
Total Amps: 46 AMPS
The Statement Of Need and pictures of the current unit are attached for reference.
Please be advised this is an RFI only. This inquiry does not constitute a solicitation, a Request for Quote (RFQ), or a promise to issue and RFQ in the future. A contract will not be awarded based on responses to this notice.
We kindly request that you provide any recommendations no later than, Friday, February 20th by 16:00 CST.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| IMG_0225.jpeg | JPEG file | |
| Name Plate AHU B41.jpg | JPG image | |
| IMG_0226.jpeg | JPEG file | |
| Heating Element for AHU B41.jpg | JPG image | |
| Statement of NEED 20 TON Split AC System.docx | DOCX document |
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