C-130 Wheel Well Blast Booth/Paint Booth
ID: N68520-25-SIMACQ-JC00000-0152Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYFLEET READINESS CENTERPATUXENT RIVER, MD, 20670, USA

NAICS

Abrasive Product Manufacturing (327910)

PSC

MISCELLANEOUS MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SHOP SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT (4940)

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https://sam.gov/opp/ad89fecf116c4eb0971fcbe5b4f9065c/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Fleet Readiness Center, is seeking qualified contractors to design, manufacture, deliver, and test mobile blast and paint booths specifically for C-130 aircraft wheel wells. The procurement aims to integrate critical systems that ensure environmental safety and compliance, featuring airtight designs with recovery systems for paint and debris, as well as facilities for surface preparation and application. These booths are essential for maintaining high-quality standards in aircraft maintenance while adhering to safety and environmental protocols. Interested parties must submit their capabilities by April 25, 2025, to Jeffrey Smith at jeffrey.t.smith6.civ@us.navy.mil, with responses limited to ten pages and no funding available for response preparation.

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    Jeffrey Smith
    jeffrey.t.smith6.civ@us.navy.mil
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    SOW C-130 Blast and Paint Booth Final 11122024.docx
    The Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the requirements for designing, manufacturing, delivering, and testing mobile blast and paint booths for cleaning and painting C-130 aircraft wheel wells. The government seeks a single capable contractor to integrate these critical systems with both environmental and safety considerations. The blast booth must feature an airtight design and include a recovery system for paint and debris, while the paint booth must have facilities for surface preparation and application. Specific requirements include compliance with various industry standards, a detailed design that accommodates easy maintenance and safety, and effective environmental protection measures to eliminate hazardous materials. Additionally, the contractor is responsible for installation, training, and providing extensive documentation, including operation manuals and a Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M). Quality assurance inspections will occur at the contractor's facility and upon installation at the government site to ensure adherence to specifications. Overall, the project aims to ensure high-quality maintenance standards for C-130 aircraft while adhering to numerous safety, environmental, and operational protocols.
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