Request for Information on Robotic Blasting Arm Vendors for the Department of the Air Force (DAF) Advanced Manufacturing Program Office
ID: FA8684BBRCType: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8684 AFLCMC RODKWRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433-7120, USA

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All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (333248)

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MISCELLANEOUS MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SHOP SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT (4940)
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    The Department of the Air Force (DAF) is seeking information from vendors regarding the development of a wall-mounted robotic blasting arm designed to automate de-painting operations for aircraft components. The system must utilize abrasive blast media and programmable paths, featuring seven independent axes of articulation, the capability to store at least 50 blasting recipes, and compliance with specific electrical, cybersecurity, and safety standards. This initiative aims to enhance safety and operational readiness by reducing airmen's exposure to hazardous environments during maintenance tasks. Interested vendors should submit a system architecture diagram, an estimated timeline, and a rough order of magnitude cost estimate by October 13, 2025, and can contact Mary Schuler at mary.schuler.1@us.af.mil or Andrew Gross at andrew.gross.4@us.af.mil for further information.

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    The Department of the Air Force (DAF) Advanced Manufacturing Program Office (AMPO) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for a wall-mounted robotic blasting arm. This RFI is for market research to identify vendors capable of providing a system to automate de-painting operations for aircraft components, using abrasive blast media and programmable paths. The system must be wall-mounted, provide seven independent axes of articulation, store at least 50 blasting recipes, use Magic-Type 8 blast media, and fit within a specific installation envelope. It must also meet electrical, cybersecurity (Ethernet, Fanuc Focas 2, MTConnect, Windows 10/11, user/admin accounts), and safety compliance (ANSI/RIA R15.06-2012) requirements. Respondents are to submit a system architecture diagram, an estimated timeline, and a rough order of magnitude (ROM) cost estimate by October 13, 2025. This initiative aims to enhance safety, sustainment agility, and operational readiness by removing airmen from hazardous environments.
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