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DET 4 Domestic Water Tank Replacement
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The U.S. Air Force is conducting market research for the replacement of three 5,000-liter insulated hot water tanks at Aviano, Italy, under the solicitation number FA5682WaterTanks, titled DET 4 Domestic Water Tank Replacement. The project requires a modular, floor-mounted hot water tank system suitable for indoor domestic hot water production, with each unit featuring advanced corrosion protection including an internal Bluetooth enamel and thermosetting resin lining, anodes for galvanic current protection, and a two-pass AISI 304 stainless steel shell and tube heat exchanger. The system must be CE certified, and all materials and components must comply with CE standards. The scope includes not only the supply and installation of the new tanks but also the replacement of three expansion vessels per tank—two 200-liter and one 100-liter painted steel vessels—along with full hydraulic reinstallation using new galvanized steel piping and brass fittings, leak testing, commissioning, and documentation. The contractor must also remove and dispose of the existing tanks, including aluminum coverings and rock wool insulation, in authorized landfills. Respondents must submit a capability statement addressing technical requirements, past performance details with government or commercial contract amounts, and responses to questions regarding restrictive requirements. Proposals are limited to ten pages, excluding marketing literature and technical data sheets. Offerors are required to provide their UIE number, CAGE code, company structure, and written confirmation of active registration in SAM.gov. Commercial pricing information, customary warranties, discounts, and contract types may be included but are not mandatory. The solicitation is a sources sought notice, issued for market research only and not a formal solicitation or obligation. Responses must be submitted via email to Michael Guillermo or Melissa Maurhart no later than June 5, 2026, at 4:00 PM Central European Time, with no telephone inquiries accepted and no acknowledgment or feedback provided to respondents. The place of performance is Aviano, Pordenone, Italy, and no set-aside is being used for this effort.
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Place of Performance
Aviano, IT-PN, 33081, ITASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
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Full Description
The hot water tank replacement system must be a modular, floor-mounted solution designed for the replacement of three 5,000-liter insulated tanks in designated buildings. The system is intended for indoor installation and must comply with CE certification standards. Each tank must be suitable for domestic hot water production and feature advanced corrosion protection and insulation.
For additional details, please see the attached Sources Sought document.
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