Dorm Appliances RFI
ID: RFI001Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA3016 502 CONS CLJBSA LACKLAND, TX, 78236-5286, USA

NAICS

Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (11)

PSC

MISCELLANEOUS HOUSEHOLD AND COMMERCIAL FURNISHINGS AND APPLIANCES (7290)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/b475716903e546b487bb6ca5ffb4dc61/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Mar 20, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Mar 20, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 6, 2025, 4:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, through the Department of the Air Force, is seeking information from potential contractors capable of supplying dorm appliances for Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) Fort Sam Houston. The specific items requested include frost-free refrigerators, microwaves, dishwashers, and electric ranges, all in white, as part of a market research initiative to inform future procurement strategies. This Request for Information (RFI) is voluntary and aims to gather data for technical and acquisition planning, with a focus on small and disadvantaged business classifications. Interested parties must submit their written responses by April 6, 2025, and can direct inquiries to Tristan Torres at tristan.torres@us.af.mil or MSgt Johnathan Leuellen at johnathan.leuellen@us.af.mil, with the latter also reachable by phone at 210-671-6412.

Point(s) of Contact
Tristan Torres
tristan.torres@us.af.mil
MSgt Johnathan Leuellen
(210) 671-6412
johnathan.leuellen@us.af.mil
Files
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RFI Dorm Appliances.pdf
Mar 20, 2025, 9:08 PM UTC
The Department of the Air Force is requesting information through a market research initiative to identify potential contractors capable of providing specific dorm appliances for JBSA Fort Sam Houston. The items include frost-free refrigerators, microwaves, dishwashers, and electric ranges, all in white. Interested parties are asked to indicate whether their offerings align with the specifications and their business classification, with an emphasis on small and disadvantaged business statuses. The RFI is voluntary and will not lead directly to contract awards but serves to inform future procurement strategies. Responses must be submitted in writing by 6 April 2025, and all proprietary information should be clearly marked. This document aims to gather data for technical and acquisition planning while ensuring it adheres to government regulations and standards in the contracting process.
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