HVAC Chiller Replacement Standardization
ID: FA805124R4006Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8051 772 ESS PKDTYNDALL AFB, FL, 32403-5322, USA

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/4b1eff5c354f431cb3f62ca579988021/view
Timeline
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    Posted Dec 12, 2023 3:15 PM
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    Updated Dec 12, 2023 3:15 PM
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    Due Dec 27, 2023 10:00 PM
Description

Sources Sought DEPT OF DEFENSE DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE is seeking feedback for a proposed brand-name Class Justification and Approval (J&A) for standardization of HVAC chiller brands at Tyndall AFB, FL, USA. The purpose is to allow each USAF installation to select a standard brand of chiller based on its existing inventory when new/replacement chillers are required. The USAF intends to renew the J&A for another five years to support standardization of its HVAC chiller inventory through natural attrition. Interested parties are requested to respond to this RFI to understand the potential impact on the industry.

Point(s) of Contact
Mr. Tommy Leos
(850) 283-6287
tommy.leos.2@us.af.mil
Files
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DRAFT RFI_HVAC JA _11 Dec 2023_Final.docx
3/26/2024
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HVAC Chiller Replacement Standardization
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