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Request for Information (RFI) Commercial Kitchen Equipment Date of Issue: 3/23/2026 Response Deadline: 4/3/2026 at 5:00 (PM local) 1.0 Introduction The 187th Fighter Wing is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) to gather information from qualified vendors for the procurement of commercial kitchen equipment. The purpose of this RFI is to identify potential sources and to obtain information on products that meet the specifications outlined below. Information received shall be used to develop the Statement of Requirements and budget for this requirement. Funding is not currently available for this requirement. 2.0 Scope of Requirement We are seeking information on the following commercial kitchen equipment. Please provide product details, specifications, and any other relevant information about equipment that meets the following criteria (all sizes are approximate and not mandatory): 2.1 Steam Jacketed Electric Tilting Kettle Capacity: 25-40 Gallons Heating: Self-contained, high-speed 24 kW electric self-generating steam boiler Features: Water Treatment System Swing waterspout One-piece, counter-balanced stainless steel cover Upright tilting capability Pan support for one 12” x 20” x 2 ½” deep pan Electric Controls Low water cutoff Construction: Kettle base with 6” legs Base front steel door with magnetic latches Certifications: ASSE approved, ASME constructed, National Board Registered 2.2 Gas Steam Compartment Cooker Fuel Type: Natural Gas Features: Water treatment system Electric ignition Automatic blowdown 60-minute mechanical timer per compartment Steam flow to stop when doors are open and restart when closed Automatic water control, pressure gauge, safety relief valve Construction: Stainless steel doors with full perimeter gasket, lock, and seal mechanism Fully insulated cooking chamber with removable steel pan supports Kettle base with 6” legs Certifications: ASME Constructed, National Board Registered 3.0 Compliance Requirements A critical requirement for this procurement is adherence to the latest standards. All proposed products must be in full compliance with the Revolutionary FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulation) Overhaul and any and all DoW (Department of the War) Deviations. Vendors must be prepared to provide documentation certifying this compliance. 4.0 Additional Requirements In addition to the product specifications, responses should include information on the following: Warranty: Details on the manufacturer's warranty for parts and labor. Installation: Availability and cost of professional installation services. Fittings: Confirmation that the equipment will be delivered with all necessary fittings, hoses, and connections for fully operational use upon installation. 5.0 Submission Guidelines Interested parties are requested to provide a response that includes: Product data sheets and specifications. Confirmation of compliance with all requirements listed in Section 3.0. Information on warranty, installation, and included fittings as per Section 4.0. Optional: budgetary pricing and estimated lead times (this information will be used to develop a budget and request funding). Please submit your response to Stephen A. Shanks, Contracting Officer at stephen.shanks.1@us.af.mil by the response deadline.

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