FROM: 99 CONS/LGCB

SUBJECT: Request for Information (RFI), for ISU Shelters

1. This is a RFI notice only. This RFI is issued for the purpose of market research in accordance with FAR Part 10. This is a new requirement. This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP). However, a subsequent RFP is to follow this RFI.

2. The 99th Contracting Squadron is seeking market information from qualified, experienced and interested contractors in providing the following product: 90" ISU Expandable Shelter or equivalent. The shelters are required to have the following minimum characteristics.

Salient Characteristics for Expandable ISU-90

Desert Tan is the desired color
Dimensions Stowed:
Exterior: 108"L x 88"W x 91.5"H
Interior: 399 cubic feet

Deployed:
Exterior: 248"L x 108"W x 91.5"H
Interior Ceiling Height: 84" max, 72.5" min
Floor: 159 sq. ft.

Tare Weight: 2,500 lbs.
Payload: 7,500 lbs.
Max Gross Weight: 10,000 lbs.

• Designed for internal air transport and helicopter sling-lift
• Integral 463L air cargo pallet base - loads directly into aircraft cargo restraint system, as do all of AAR's ISU containers
• Four-way forkliftable
• Two electrical shore-power hook-up and interior 4-gang 120V receptacle
• Non-insulated fabric and walls
• Two scissors-jacks for wing-wall support

3. Request interested firms respond to the following.

a. Identify your firm's information (name, address, phone number, CAGE code).
b. Identify if your company is a large or small business. If applicable, identify what small business program(s) (i.e. SBA Certified 8(a), Service Disabled Veteran Owned), Hubzone, etc. your company is certified as.
c. Identify the appropriate amount of calendar days required to respond to a RFQ.
d. What is the timeframe needed for delivery from the time of contract award.
e. What type of contract vehicle would you be using (GSA, SEWP or Open Market, etc.)?

4. This RFI notice is issued for planning purposes only. Responses to this notice will assist the Government in identifying potential sources and determining if a set-aside of the solicitation is appropriate. This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract, nor does it obligate the Government to pay for any bid/proposal preparation costs.

5. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Contract Specialist, Mr. Stephen Colton, at (702) 652-9576.