16 -- AIRWORTHY COFFEE MAKER FOR KC-135/T AIRCRAFT

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)Airworthy Coffee Maker for KC-135R/T aircraft PURPOSE The 827 ACSG Contracting Office, Tinker AFB, OK, is conducting market research to determine estimated cost, schedule, and performance parameters required to install a coffee maker on KC-135R/T aircraft that is airworthy and currently in production. DESCRIPTION The KC-135R/T is currently equipped with two food warming cups installed on the aft side of the navigator?s table. Due to obsolescence issues and for crew enhancement, an airworthy coffee maker is being sought to replace the food warming cups currently installed on 415 KC-135R/T aircraft. The proposed airworthy coffee maker must address the following capabilities: - Dimensions of the unit are not to exceed 18? high x 10? wide x 12? deep - Unit must be compatible with existing voltage/wiring, which is 115Vac, 400 Hz with a 10 amp circuit breaker - Power required for unit is not to exceed 1300 W - Unit must use a top-fill or similar water filling to allow use of bottled water, as there is no pressurized water system on the KC-135 - Must be certified safe for use in a fuel/explosive vapor environment per MIL-STD-810F or RTCA/DO-160E RESPONSE Responses should address: 1. Performance parameters, to include design, installation, reliability, maintainability information, and testing 2. Any applicable airworthiness certifications attained 3. Program Estimated Cost information (rough order of magnitude) 4. Delivery schedule/product availability 5. Any alternatives/suggestions that satisfy airworthiness requirements, to include cost and schedule Interested firms should also include the following in their response: - Company Name and Address - CAGE Code (if available) - Point of Contact - Size of Business (i.e. Large/Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, 8(a) Concern, Minority-Owned Business) - U.S. or Foreign Owned Entity Submit response (along with any supporting documentation) directly to: 827 ACSG/PK Attn: Diana Ashford 3001 Staff Dr., STE 2AF190B Tinker AFB, OK 73145-3020 Or, respondents may wish to respond to diana.ashford@tinker.af.mil via electronic transmission (e-mail). PLEASE PROVIDE AN ELECTRONIC COPY OF SUBMITTED INFORMATION TO THE POINT OF CONTACT ABOVE NO LATER THAN COB 13 Mar 08. Responses must be received no later than 13 Mar 08. Documents must be formatted to 8.5 x 11? paper with type no smaller than 10 point font. DISCLAIMER This RFI is not an offer. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked ?Proprietary? will be handled accordingly. Responses to the RFI will not be returned. In accordance with FAR 15.201 (e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associates with responding to this RFI. Questions should be directed to Ms. Diana Ashford via email or call 405-739-4343 directly. ATTENTION: Contractor must be registered with Central Contractor Registration to be eligible for contact award or payment from any DOD activity. Information on registration and annual confirmation requirements may be obtained via the Internet at http://www.ccr.gov or by calling 1-888-227-2423.