Handheld Cleaning Laser Depaint Ablation System
ID: L5WM03Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8571 MAINT CONTRACTING AFSC PZIMROBINS AFB, GA, 31098-1672, USA

NAICS

All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing (335999)

PSC

AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SHOP SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT (4920)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/2c3015bbeab24d4b9b926941c815190a/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is conducting market research to identify potential contractors for a Handheld Cleaning Laser Depaint Ablation System. This procurement aims to find sources with the necessary repair data, expertise, and capabilities to meet qualification requirements for this commercial item, which is crucial for aircraft maintenance and repair. Contractors will be responsible for supplying all materials, support equipment, and services, as well as maintaining and calibrating their equipment to ensure optimal functionality. Interested parties must submit their responses by April 25, 2025, to the designated contacts, Natalie Roberson and Claudette Macneil, via their provided email addresses, as participation does not guarantee future contract awards and expenses will not be reimbursed.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Natalie Roberson
    natalie.roberson@us.af.mil
    Claudette Macneil
    claudette.macneil@us.af.mil
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    L5WM03 - Request For Information SAM.pdf
    The government is conducting market research to identify potential contractors for a Handheld Cleaning Laser Depaint Ablation System. This system is classified as a commercial item, and the government seeks providers with the requisite expertise and capabilities to meet specific qualification standards. Potential contractors must supply materials, support equipment, and services, while also maintaining and calibrating their equipment. The requirements include details on the laser's pulse durations, scan frequencies, electronic shielding, beam profile, wavelength, and physical design for optimal functionality. Vendors participating in this survey are informed that their involvement does not guarantee future contract awards, and they will not be reimbursed for participation expenses. The government encourages responses from both small and large businesses, as well as joint ventures. The survey includes questions about business capabilities, past experiences, quality assurance processes, commercial pricing, and manufacturing competencies, catering to future procurement needs. Responses are due by April 25, 2025, and should be directed to the specified government contacts. This initiative underscores the government's efforts to source innovative solutions while fostering small business involvement in federal contracting opportunities.
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