USAFA Autoclave System and Reverse Osmosis System RFI
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 United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) Dean of Faculty Department of Biology (DFBI) is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice for a lifecycle replacement of an autoclave system and a reverse osmosis system, including installation and removal services, at USAF Academy, CO. This is for information and planning purposes only, not a request for quotation. Responses are due by 10:00 AM MDT on June 10, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a new steam sterilizer (autoclave) and a reverse osmosis (RO) water treatment system, along with the removal of existing units and installation of the new ones. Key salient characteristics include:
- Steam Sterilizer System (Autoclave): Chamber volume of at least 275L; capable of Gravity, Vacuum, and Liquid Cycles (104C-135C); exterior dimensions near 30”x74”x48”; freestanding; integrated electric steam generator (480V AC, 60Hz, 3-phase); sterilizer control (115V AC, 60Hz, 1-phase); touchscreen interface with PACS 3500 PLC; chamber safety interlock and steam safety valves.
- Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment System: Wall-mounted with bladder tank; 115V, 60Hz, 1-phase; capability to produce up to 400 gallons per day of RO water; rough dimensions near 38”x26”x7”; 3 pre-filters and single membrane; manual bypass; polyphosphate feeder cartridge.
- Installation and Removal Services: Removal and haul away of existing sterilizer and RO systems, and installation of the new systems.
Contract & Submission Details
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought / RFI
- NAICS Code: 339113 – Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (Size Standard: 800 employees)
- Contract Type (Proposed): Firm-Fixed Price
- Place of Performance: USAF Academy, CO 80840
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research for socio-economic categories)
- Response Due: June 10, 2026, 10:00 AM MDT
- Published: June 2, 2026
Response Requirements
Interested parties must submit a capabilities package (not exceeding 5 pages) demonstrating their ability to meet the requirements. The package should include:
- Unique Entity Identification (UEI), CAGE Code, and SAM expiration date.
- Company's business size (revenues, employees) and business status (e.g., 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, VOSB, Small Business).
- Anticipated teaming arrangements and description of similar products/services offered.
- Indication if the respondent is the manufacturer, or the name and size of the manufacturer.
- Status as a Foreign-owned/foreign-controlled firm and any contemplated use of foreign national employees.
- If subcontracts are used, provide anticipated percentage of effort and whether small or large businesses will be used, along with previous teaming experience.
Contact & Submission
Responses must be emailed to Amy Krause (amy.krause.1@us.af.mil) AND Nicole Cibula (nicole.cibula@us.af.mil). Telephone responses will not be accepted. All contractors must be registered in SAM.gov.
Additional Notes
This notice is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a commitment by the Government. Future information will be issued via SAM.gov.