RFI 554 RHS Burner Table 2025
ID: FA524025QM106Type: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA5240 36 CONS LGCAPO, AP, 96543-4040, USA

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Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (333310)

PSC

TRAINING AIDS (6910)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking information from qualified vendors regarding the procurement of a Burner Table for the 554th Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineers (554 RHS) at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. The Burner Table must meet specific salient characteristics, including construction from durable stainless steel, safety features, and compatibility with existing military equipment, to enhance training operations related to DoD-owned burner assets. Responses to this Request for Information (RFI) are voluntary and must be submitted by 23 January 2025, with a required delivery date for the equipment set for 3 March 2025. Interested parties can contact A1C Keegan Tunnicliff at keegan.tunnicliff@us.af.mil or Lee Michael D. Rosario at lee_michael.rosario@us.af.mil for further details.

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    The document is a Request for Information (RFI) issued by the 36th Wing of the Department of the Air Force at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, dated 16 January 2025. Its primary aim is to gather market research and information on the procurement of a "Burner Table" required for the 554 RHS, with responses due by 23 January 2025. The RFI outlines that responses are voluntary and carry no obligation to form a contract, and the government will not incur any costs from the responses. It specifies that interested parties should review the salient characteristics listed separately and provide technical specifications, estimated delivery timelines, and pricing for the burner table and related shipping costs. Further details include a shipping address at Andersen AFB and a required delivery date by 3 March 2025. The document emphasizes clear communication by providing contact information for the Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer. Overall, this RFI serves as a preliminary exploration for potential vendors regarding the specific machinery requirements of the Air Force.
    The document outlines the salient characteristics required for the CLIN0001 Burner Table essential for integrating Babington Airtronic Burners in operational settings. It specifies that the table must be constructed from durable stainless steel, ensuring resistance to corrosion and ease of maintenance, with safety-focused design elements like smooth edges and robust framework. Key components include a built-in 5-gallon fuel can, stable burner stands, an integrated power strip, and features for safe setup and waste management. Performance requirements emphasize safety and compatibility with existing military equipment. Furthermore, the table must be easy to assemble and maintain without specialized tools. This document supports the federal RFP process by providing detailed manufacturing specifications aimed at enhancing training operations related to DoD-owned burner assets, ensuring the equipment's reliability and safety in high-temperature applications.
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