AMARG Large Component Blast Booth
ID: FA8227-26-SS-AMARGLCBBType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8227 AFSC OL H PZIMHILL AFB, UT, 84056-5805, USA

NAICS

Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, and Coloring (332813)

PSC

CONSTRUCTION OF MISCELLANEOUS BUILDINGS (Y1JZ)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/f3c7f52624d749a891d61ee6de8c050a/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group (AMARG) at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Arizona, is seeking information from qualified vendors regarding the procurement of a Large Component Blast Booth. This procurement aims to acquire a turnkey abrasive media bead blast booth system designed for Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE), which will be integrated into a new, expandable Pre-Engineered Metal Building (PEMB) at the base. The project emphasizes the use of Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) items and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including stringent cybersecurity and safety standards. Interested firms, particularly small businesses across various socioeconomic categories, are encouraged to respond with their capabilities and relevant experience by December 13, 2025. For inquiries, contact Mr. Randall Egbert at randall.egbert@us.af.mil or by phone at 801-777-0142.

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    DRAFT Blast Booth Requirements Rev B SOW.pdf
    AMARG requires a turnkey blast booth system for Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE) to be integrated into a new, expandable Pre-Engineered Metal Building (PEMB) at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base. The project includes a plastic media blast booth, support equipment, and facilities, with a separate Maintenance Operations Area (MX Ops) for future expansion. The design must prioritize Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) items, comply with all federal, state, and local regulations, and adhere to strict cybersecurity and safety standards. Key requirements include specific dimensions for the blast booth (20ft H x 20ft W x 40ft D), climate control, noise reduction, and a full-floor media recovery system. The project also details site preparations, utility provisions, and comprehensive design, testing, and training protocols.
    Sources Sought - AMARG Large Component Blast Booth.pdf
    The Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group (AMARG) at Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ, has issued a Sources Sought Notice (FA8227-26-SS-AMARGLCBB) for a Large Component Blast Booth. This notice is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. The requirement is for an Abrasive Media bead blast booth capable of processing Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE), including associated support equipment and facilities. The NAICS code is 332813 (Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, and Coloring) with a 500-employee size standard. While not initially set aside for small businesses, a set-aside will be considered if two or more qualified small businesses respond with sufficient information. Interested firms, including all socioeconomic categories of small businesses, are encouraged to provide company details, small business status, interest in competing as a prime, relevant past experience, commercial availability information, recommendations for structuring contract requirements to facilitate competition, and suggestions for improving the approach/specifications. Responses are due by December 13, 2025.
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