Tender Details

Country: USA
Summary: Automated Reusable Food Container Collection Machine
UST Ref No: 125129338
Deadline: 02 Sep 2025
Financier: Self Financed
Purchaser Ownership: Government
Tender Value: Refer Document
Notice Type: Tender
Document Ref. No.: FA527025PKA08
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This is a Sources Sought Notice only. This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quotation (RFQ), or Invitation for Bid (IFB), and does not obligate the Government to issue a solicitation or award a contract.
This Source Sought Notice is to identify potential sources capable of providing an automated reusable food container return/collection machine to support sustainable dining operations.
We are seeking vendors who can provide a comprehensive solution that includes:
A collection machine capable of accepting one type of reusable food container (e.g., plastic or stainless steel, as specified)
A drop-and-go system that enables users to return containers quickly and efficiently without staff assistance
Self-service kiosk or reverse vending-style functionality
User authentication, container tracking (e.g., barcode or RFID), and data reporting capabilities
Designed for high-volume food service environments such as military dining facilities, cafeterias, or campus settings
Supports closed-loop sustainability programs aimed at reducing single-use packaging waste
If your company offers such a system, we kindly request a brief capability statement including:
Product specifications or brochures
Relevant NAICS and PSC codes
Business size and socioeconomic status (e.g., small business, 8(a), SDVOSB)
CAGE code and UEI
Point of contact information
Relevant experience or Past Performance
This request is for market research purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. Your response will help inform our acquisition strategy and potential set-aside determination.
We would appreciate your response by 10:00 AM Japan Standard Time on 02 September 2025 to the contact information below.
A1C Ruoqing Qi
ruoqing.qi.1@us.af.mil
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Automated Reusable Food Container Collection Machine - USA Tender

The DEPT OF DEFENSE | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE, a Government sector organization in USA, has announced a new tender for Automated Reusable Food Container Collection Machine. This tender is published on USARFP under UST Ref No: 125129338 and is categorized as a Tender. Interested and eligible suppliers are invited to participate by reviewing the tender documents and submitting their bids before the deadline on 2025-09-02.

The estimated tender value is Refer Document, and full details, including technical specifications and submission requirements, are provided in the official tender documents. Ensure all submissions meet the criteria outlined to be considered for evaluation.