KC-135 Aircraft Latrine Modification Externally Serviced

This is a REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI). THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. REQUESTS FOR A SOLICITATION WILL NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE. This RFI is in support of market research being conducted by the Air Force to identify capable potential sources. Contractors responding to this RFI shall submit the following information electronically no later than 12 February 2010, 4:00 p.m. CST. Responses must include the following: name and address of firm, capabilities related to the task areas above, size of business; average annual revenue for past 3 years and number of employees; ownership; whether they are large, small, small disadvantaged, 8(a), HUBZone, and/or woman-owned; number of years in business; affiliate information: parent company, joint venture partners; intent to participate in the any potential acquisition as a prime offeror.; list of customers covering the past five years (highlight relevant work performed, contract numbers, contract type, dollar value of each procurement; and point of contact - address and phone number). There is no page limitation however please limit pages to the mimimum amount and submit on 8 1/2 by 11 paper and no smaller than 10 point font. In addition, respondents are requested to provide commercial pamphlets, operating or maintenance manuals. Any information submitted by respondents to this synopsis is strictly voluntary. The Government will not reimburse the respondents for any costs associated with their responses. This synopsis does not constitute a Request for Proposals (RFP), or an Invitation for Bids (IFB), nor does its issuance restrict the Government as to its ultimate acquisition approach. The Government will neither award a contract solely on the basis of this notice, nor pay for any information that is submitted by respondents to the Request for Information. The Government reserves the right to contact the submitting parties, on an as required basis, for further clarification on material provided. The Government will evaluate the information provided, include it into our document with our market research, and use it as needed during the development of any further procurement action. In addition, the Government will use its evaluation of the information and other research to determine the sources that appear qualified to perform the work required by the Government. DESCRIPTION OC-ALC is requesting information pertaining to the availability of a Commercial-Off -The-Shelf (COTS) reliable system/ component to incorporate into the KC-135 aircraft. Update existing relief facilities to support current and future operations, to include external servicing with a capacity to service 25 people for 12 hours, and avoids health hazards of handling waste, aircraft corrosion. RESPONSE Responses shall address: 1. Performance parameters, to include design and installation a) Wiring harness produced using approved aerospace grade wire insulation per ANSI/NEMA WC275000. b) Motor assembly qualified for use in an explosive atmosphere per MIL-STD-810 or RTCA DO-160. c) Flush Switch qualified for use in an explosive atmosphere per MIL-STD-810 or RTCA DO-160. d) Latrine must meet the environmental requirements (temperature, shock, vibration, etc.) of applicable RTCA DO-160 series standards. 2. Program Estimated Cost information (ROM) 3. Delivery schedule/product availability 4. Changes to electrical power systems 5. Suggestion that satisfy airworthiness requirements 6. External Servicing 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.