Request for Information: Industrial Vacuum Sealer
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 355th Contracting Squadron (Department of the Air Force) is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to identify potential "or equal" products for an Industrial Vacuum Sealer. The intent is to procure a PVF Industrial Vacuum Sealer Model: PAC PVG Electro Pac 36 or an equivalent. This RFI is for market research purposes to determine if a Brand Name or Brand Name or Equal solicitation will be conducted. Responses are due by March 20, 2026, at 1:00 PM PST.
Scope of Work
This RFI seeks information on industrial vacuum sealers that can meet or exceed the specifications of the PVF Industrial Vacuum Sealer Model: PAC PVG Electro Pac 36 with a built-in air compressor (220 V Model No: 4G40403). Interested parties must submit a technical data sheet for any "or equal" product to confirm an exact match to all requirements outlined in the attached Salient Characteristics document.
Key Requirements (Salient Characteristics)
- Seal Length: 36 Inches
- Seal Width: 5/16 Inch
- Air Compressor: Onboard (100 PSI, 115v)
- Interface: Digital with 9 programmable stages
- Frame: Motorized Adjustable (up to 12 inches)
- Seal Bars: Heated (Top and Bottom)
- Features: Bag Stretcher, Temperature Controller (up to 350°F), Pneumatically Operated Seal Jaws, Independent Timers (Vacuum, Seal, Cool), Pressure-Evening System, Foot Pedal Cycle Activation, Vacuum Level Sensor, Individual Vacuum Controls, Work Shelf and Bag Support.
- Manufacture/Safety: United States Country of Manufacture, Locking Control Box Cover, Emergency Stop Button, Low Pressure Jaw Closing System, Automatic Jaw Interference Release, Locking Swivel Castors.
- Warranty: Minimum 1-year manufacturer warranty, including Owner's Manual and Parts Manual.
- Delivery: FOB Destination to the 309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group (AMARG) in Tucson, AZ.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Response Due: March 20, 2026, 1:00 PM PST
- Published: March 17, 2026
- Place of Performance: Tucson, AZ
Evaluation
Responses will be evaluated solely to determine whether the Government will proceed with a Brand Name or a Brand Name or Equal solicitation. This is not a request for competitive proposals, and the Government will not reimburse costs associated with providing capability information.
Additional Notes
All "Or Equal" product offers, including the technical data sheet, should be sent to Contracting Officer Patricia Murray at patricia.murray.6@us.af.mil. Reference RFI FA4877-26-QA063.