Request for Oral Quote (RFQ) for Industrial Mist Fans
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 Department of the Air Force is seeking four (4) Industrial Mist Fans via an oral Request for Quotation (RFQ). This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and requires vendors to submit manufacturer/OEM specification sheets by June 12, 2026, at 12:00 P.M. Central, followed by an anticipated oral quotation session on June 15, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the procurement of four (4) new, industrial-grade mobile evaporative misting fans. These fans are intended for high-volume cooling and heat stress mitigation for personnel in large, open-air test work environments at Arnold AFB, TN. Only new equipment will be accepted.
Key Requirements
Each fan must meet the following specifications:
- Quantity: 4 Each
- Cooling Capacity: Minimum 65,000 BTU/h cooling effect (or equivalent heat mitigation).
- Technology: Nozzle-free / centrifugal atomizing technology.
- Water Capacity: Minimum 85-gallon integrated water storage tank.
- Mobility: Heavy-duty, integrated wheeled chassis or rugged casters for frequent relocation; single-person mobility.
- Cooling Reach: Capable of propelling cooled air at least 80 feet and cooling an area up to 3,000 square feet.
- Run Time: Minimum 40 hours of continuous operation on a single tank of water.
- Power: Standard 110V/120V AC power.
Contract Details
- Type: Oral Request for Quotation (RFQ) for commercial products. No written solicitation will be issued.
- Delivery: FOB Destination to Arnold AFB, TN, required by June 24, 2026.
- Anticipated Award: June 18, 2026.
- Payment: Government Purchase Card (GPC).
- Restrictions: No foreign participation or manufacturing permitted.
Submission & Evaluation
- Initial Submission: Vendors must email manufacturer/OEM specification sheets for their proposed mist fans and preferred times for the oral session. Pricing should NOT be included in this initial email.
- Oral Solicitation Request Deadline: June 12, 2026, at 12:00 P.M. Central.
- Anticipated Oral Solicitation Date: June 15, 2026.
- Evaluation: Based on technical solution (meeting all technical elements and delivery timeframe, verified by OEM specifications) and price (fair and reasonableness). The government will evaluate quotes from lowest to highest price until one technically acceptable quote is found.
- Contact: Erica Anglin (erica.anglin@us.af.mil) or Aliyah P. Moore (aliyah.moore-minor@us.af.mil).
Eligibility
- Set-Aside: 100% Small Business Set-Aside.
- Registration: All companies must be registered in SAM.gov.
Important Notes
- FAR RFO Provision 52.212-1 applies, with a 60-calendar day price firm period.
- Vendors must identify any exceptions to RFQ terms and conditions with supporting rationale. Unacceptable exceptions may lead to disqualification.
- Companies agreeing to GPC expanded use cannot charge for freight (FOB Destination) or GPC utilization fees.