Commercial Kitchen Equipment
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The 187th Fighter Wing is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to gather data from qualified vendors for the procurement of Commercial Kitchen Equipment. This RFI aims to identify potential sources and obtain product information to develop a Statement of Requirements and budget. Responses are due April 3, 2026, at 5:00 PM local time.
Scope of Requirement
The RFI seeks information on specific commercial kitchen equipment, including:
- Steam Jacketed Electric Tilting Kettle: 25-40 Gallon capacity, self-contained 24 kW electric steam boiler, with features like a water treatment system, swing waterspout, counter-balanced stainless steel cover, upright tilting, and pan support. Construction requires a kettle base with 6" legs and a front steel door with magnetic latches. Certifications include ASSE approved, ASME constructed, and National Board Registered.
- Gas Steam Compartment Cooker: Natural Gas fuel type, with features such as a water treatment system, electric ignition, automatic blowdown, 60-minute mechanical timer per compartment, steam flow control, automatic water control, pressure gauge, and safety relief valve. Construction requires stainless steel doors with full perimeter gasket, lock, and seal mechanism, and a fully insulated cooking chamber with removable steel pan supports. Certifications include ASME Constructed and National Board Registered.
Compliance Requirements
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.
Submission Requirements
Interested parties should provide a response including:
- Product data sheets and specifications.
- Confirmation of compliance with Section 3.0 requirements.
- Information on manufacturer's warranty (parts and labor), availability and cost of professional installation services, and confirmation that equipment includes all necessary fittings, hoses, and connections.
- Optional: Budgetary pricing and estimated lead times.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Response Due: April 3, 2026, 5:00 PM local
- Published: March 23, 2026
- Place of Performance: Montgomery, AL
Additional Notes
This RFI is for planning purposes only; funding is not currently available for this requirement. Responses will be used to develop the Statement of Requirements and budget. Submit responses to Stephen A. Shanks at stephen.shanks.1@us.af.mil.