Bottle Filling Station Purchase and Install
ID: W9115125PH20Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QM MICC-FDO FT CAVAZOSFORT CAVAZOS, TX, 76544-0000, USA

NAICS

Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (238220)

PSC

INSTALLATION OF EQUIPMENT- MISCELLANEOUS (N099)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/4b9163c3f18246ab8083de9bc13e5f0a/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, is seeking potential vendors for the purchase and installation of five (5) Bottle Filling Stations at Fort Cavazos, Texas. These stations are required to provide filtered, refrigerated drinking water and must feature antimicrobial surfaces, hands-free operation, a visual filter monitor, and be wall-mounted for indoor use. The procurement emphasizes the importance of modern public health infrastructure, ensuring access to safe drinking water. Interested vendors should contact Tajhanique Massaley at tajhanique.c.massaley.mil@army.mil or call 254-287-5575 for further details, as this opportunity is set aside for small businesses under the SBA guidelines.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Tajhanique Massaley
    (254) 287-5575
    tajhanique.c.massaley.mil@army.mil
    Files
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    Salient Characteristics Bottle Filling Station.docx
    The document provides specifications for a wall-mounted, hands-free drinking fountain featuring advanced features such as antimicrobial surfaces, laminar flow, and a visual filter monitor. It operates at 15V/60Hz with an electronic bottle filler sensor and a mechanical bubbler for activation. With a chilling capacity of 8.0 gallons per hour, it can deliver chilled drinking water at optimal temperatures. The fountain measures 17-7/8” in length, 18-1/2” in width, and 39-3/4” in height, and has a shipping weight of approximately 94 lbs. This is designed for indoor installation, emphasizing convenience and functionality along with modern safety standards. The provided specifications may inform government RFPs or grants related to public health and infrastructure improvements.
    Salient Characteristics Bottle Filling Station.pdf
    The document provides specifications for a wall-mounted, hands-free drinking fountain featuring advanced features such as antimicrobial surfaces, laminar flow, and a visual filter monitor. It operates at 15V/60Hz with an electronic bottle filler sensor and a mechanical bubbler for activation. With a chilling capacity of 8.0 gallons per hour, it can deliver chilled drinking water at optimal temperatures. The fountain measures 17-7/8” in length, 18-1/2” in width, and 39-3/4” in height, and has a shipping weight of approximately 94 lbs. This is designed for indoor installation, emphasizing convenience and functionality along with modern safety standards. The provided specifications may inform government RFPs or grants related to public health and infrastructure improvements.
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