Aeronautical System Center, Weapons, Air Base And Range Office, Contracting Division (ASC/VXK), 314 West Choctowhatchee Avenue, Suite 104, Eglin AFB Fl 32542-5717

83 -- LARGE SHELTERS SYSTEMS POC Mr. Dennis Fields, Jr., Contract Specialist, (850) 882-4685, ext 336 or Major Christopher Harrington, Contracting Officer, (850) 882-4686, ext 334 or FAX number 850-882-9381. Request for Information (RFI). The Aeronautical System Center, Weapons, Air Base and Range, Product Support Office (PSO), Contracting Division (ASC/WMOK) at Eglin AFB, FL requests information on Air Transportable Protective Shelter Systems which will provide an environmentally controlled hangar for aircraft maintenance. The Basic Expedient Aircraft Shelter System shall consist of a rapidly erectable shelter structure, insulation, and utility systems integrated with a high efficiency, adequately sized, environmentally friendly Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system with attendant heat load and infiltration/exfiltration loss reduction measures. High overall shelter R-value is desirable to reduce HVAC loads and increase energy efficiency. The environmental requirements are as stated below. The exterior temperature should range between -25 to +125 F. The enclosure interior temperature should range between +65 to +85 F. The enclosure interior humidity should range from 30% to 80%. The exterior humidity should range from 10% to 99 %. Wind resistance should be sustained up to 80 mph. Wind gusts should be sustained up to 100 mph. Snow Load Resistance should be maintained at 40 psf. The shelter system should be resistant to sand dust and salt fog. The physical requirements are as stated below. The shelter must have a clear span of 200 feet. The critical dimensions minimum interior clear height should be at 86 feet from centerline of shelter at 22 feet. The wing tip to side-wall minimum distance should be 10 feet. Aircraft wingspan is 172 feet at 12 feet above floor. The clear inside length should be 105 feet. The center clear height should be 30 feet minimum. The door opening should have a minimum of 192 feet wide by 20 feet high. Additional personnel and equipment doors will be required. Other Requirements are as stated below. The shelter will be set-up on pavement capable of supporting aircraft. The set-up time should be best optimal commercial practice and is desired to be a set-up time of 72 hours to a fully operational shelter. Tear-down time should be the same as set-up time. The erected shelter footprint shall not occupy more than 50 feet around the perimeter of the operational shelter for rigging, bracing, or other structural components. Damage and/or modifications to the pavement as a result of shelter erection should to be minimized. Anchor may be placed in pavement, but must be completely removable and easily repaired so as not to impede future use of the pavement for other aircraft after shelter is removed. Storage life of shelter should be 20 years with appropriate storage/shipping container (to be provided by manufacturer). Operational Life should be 20 years with one erection/strike down cycle per year or 3 years continuous use. Minimum maintenance should be required at the Organizational Level. Transport shall be accomplished via C-141 (C-130 desirable) and larger transport aircraft using 463L cargo handling system (pallet). Shelters must be compatible with Bare Base System Power Distribution and Transmission System. Power requirements shall be optimized. Special tools, if required, will be provided with each shelter kit. Shelter system shall have stand alone utility systems, including prime power production, transmission and distribution. Responses to this synopsis must be received within thirty (30) working days from the date of this publication. No telephone requests will be accepted. For Contracting information or firms having applicable interest, capability and background, submit a written request for a solicitation to ASC/WMOK, Bldg 40, 314 West Choctawhatchee Ave, Ste 103, Eglin AFB FL 32542-5717, Attn.: Mr. Dennis Fields, Contract Specialist, at (850) 882-4685 ext 336 or the undersigned at (850)882-4686,ext 334. (0281)

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