AIR EXPEDITIONARY FORCES The Aeronautical Systems Center, Weapons, Air Base, and Range Product Support Office, Contracting Division (ASC/WMOK), in support of the Air Base Systems Division (ASC/VXO), is interested in acquiring information on commercially available equipment which could be used in support of Air Expeditionary Forces (AEF). The mission of the AEF is to provide initial response and rapid power projection to a crisis developing anywhere on the globe. This response, primarily consisting of combat and support aircraft emanating from the continental United States, must be rapidly deployable to a bare base and capable of projecting lethal firepower shortly after arrival. This request for information (RFI) is focused on providing support expeditionary bare base infrastructure necessary to base these forces for the execution of their mission. Items to be considered for this RFI must be lightweight, air transportable, sustainable and capable of supporting personnel groups numbering from 550 to 3300 personnel. Firms withcapabilities in the following areas are requested to submit literature/brochures outlining the specifications/capabilities of their equipment/systems: (1) Power generating (preferably diesel-fueled) and distribution equipment; (2) Small, medium, and large shelters (soft and/or hard-sided), with self-contained environmental control units, capable of being adapted to protect against chemical/biological agents; (3) Liquid/solid waste disposal; (4) Portable kitchens; (5) Shower and laundry facilities; and (6) Water purification and distribution systems. Literature should be submitted to ASC/VXO, Attn: Major Dmytro Schabla, ASC/VXO, 101 W. D Avenue, Ste 16, Eglin AFB FL 32542-5495 within 15 days of the date of publication. Responses will evaluated and a solicitation list established of those firms determined capable of fulfilling the Government's requirements. This request for information (RFI) is for planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a request for proposal or as an obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any follow-on acquisitions. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this RFI or otherwise pay for the information solicited. No entitlement to payment of direct or indirect costs or charges by the Government will arise as a result of submission of responses to this RFI and Government use of such information. This RFI does not constitute the solicitation of proposals. No telephone requests. For Contracting information contact Mr. Jeffrey D. Cox, Contracting Officer, at (904) 882-6769, ext 297. For further information concerning technical aspects, contact Major Dmytro Schabla at the above address or telephone (904) 882-4681. Responders to this RFI may be requested to provide additional details/information based on their initial submittals.*****

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