Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

This Request for Information (RFI) is issued as market research. All requirements identified in this RFI are tentative and will be finalized prior to the release of any solicitation. The Government do... This Request for Information (RFI) is issued as market research. All requirements identified in this RFI are tentative and will be finalized prior to the release of any solicitation. The Government does not intend to award a contract or purchase order in response to this RFI or otherwise pay for the information submitted. The information provided is entirely voluntary and will not impact the ability to bid on future requirements. This RFI is for planning purposes only and shall not be considered a request for proposal (RFP), request for quote (RFQ), or as an obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any products or services. The information provided may be utilized by the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) in developing its acquisition strategy should a decision be made to proceed with acquiring the items/services listed in this RFI. The information received in response to this RFI may be included in one or more future solicitations. The results of this RFI will assist in making the determination of whether or not this acquisition will be full and open or set aside for small business competition. All responses shall include the following information: 1. Company Name 2. Business Size for subject NAICS 3. Cage Code 4. Details on which line items your company is able to provide and any applicable restrictions AFRL is seeking U.S. sources with the capability to provide the items/services listed in this RFI. Responses are limited to 20 pages. All replies are to be provided to the Contracting Specialist, Megan Meno, megan.meno@us.af.mil and the Contracting Officer, Kathleen Palen, kathleen.palen@us.af.mil. All responses to this RFI must be received NO LATER THAN Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. PST. ***** Variable Frequency Drives must meet the following requirements***** The Multiscale Rocket Engine Test (MRET) Facility is in need of three (3) variable frequency drives (VFD) to operate centrifugal cryogenic pumps. These pumps must meet the following requirements: • 60 HP rating • Input/Output power 3-phase 460-480V • Mutiple inputs • PID to simple potentiometer plus key pad control • Outdoor service o NEMA 3, 3R, 4 or 4X enclosure o Temperature range from 20F to 115F, nominal o Altitude of 3250 feet • Overcurrent protection • Digital speed control