Large Blast Booth
ID: 26-30-1900Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCYDLA AVIATIONRICHMOND, VA, 23237, USA

NAICS

All Other Miscellaneous General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (333998)

PSC

METAL FINISHING EQUIPMENT (3426)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/cdb6c68be41c4e5ea50407a041a9fe11/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA Aviation), is conducting market research for a Large Blast Booth to be installed at its Kinston, North Carolina facility. The procurement requires a turn-key solution that includes a blast booth designed to handle aluminum, titanium, magnesium, and stainless-steel dust, with specific features such as a Class 2 Division 1 explosion-proof rating, fire suppression system, dust collection, and ventilation systems, along with necessary training and compliance with various safety standards. Interested vendors must submit their capabilities and comments on the draft statement of work by emailing avnipemarketresearch@dla.mil, with responses due by the closing date listed on SAM.gov. This sources sought notice is for information purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment by the government.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Christopher Bara
    avnipemarketresearch@dla.mil
    Files
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    26-30-1900 SAM PD Posting.pdf
    This Statement of Work outlines the requirements for designing, manufacturing, delivering, and testing a Blast Booth (70’ L x 28’ W x 29’ H) for the Kinston Facility. The booth must handle aluminum, titanium, magnesium, and stainless-steel dust, requiring a Class 2 Division 1 explosion-proof rating. Key components include a fire suppression system, dust collection, ventilation, media removal, return air, blast system, oil-free compressor, and breathing air system. The contractor is responsible for integrating these systems, providing training, and ensuring compliance with numerous government and non-government standards like OSHA, NFPA, ASME, and NEMA. The project also details quality assurance, installation, and training requirements for operators, maintenance personnel, and hazardous waste operations.
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    Large Blast Booth
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