Cold Spray Corrosion Repair System
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Army, Letterkenny Army Depot (LEAD), is soliciting proposals for a Cold Spray Corrosion Repair System. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and includes the purchase, design, fabrication, construction, and installation of the system. Proposals are due March 30, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for one (1) Cold Spray Corrosion Repair System to be delivered to LEAD in Chambersburg, PA. The contractor shall provide all professional architectural, engineering, and construction services for the preparation of drawings, specifications, calculations, cost estimates, and related design, fabrication, construction, and testing. The system will be used for corrosion repair of various assets and must include:
- System controls, programming, and necessary software.
- Nitrogen generation and high-pressure nitrogen storage.
- Two (2) modified shipping containers.
- A cold spray deposition system.
- A safety system and a robot subsystem. Specific technical requirements include components fitting into 2x20ft ISO certified containers, specific electrical services (480V/3Ph/60Hz and 120/208V), a high-pressure cold spray system operating up to 1200 psi, a nitrogen generator producing up to 99.9% purity at 1300 SCFH, a 120-gallon 200 PSI nitrogen storage tank, a rotary screw air compressor (55 SCFM at 125 PSI), a nitrogen booster (up to 4500 PSI), and a robotic arm with at least 1400 mm reach.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Request for Quotation under FAR Part 12).
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business.
- Response Due: March 30, 2026, 12:00 PM ET.
- Published: February 27, 2026.
- Anticipated Award: April 2026.
- CLINs: CLIN 0001 for the Cold Spray System and CLIN 0002 for Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs) A0001 through A0008 (Not Separately Priced).
- Place of Performance: Letterkenny Army Depot, Chambersburg, PA.
Submission & Evaluation
Offerors must be registered in SAM at the time of submission. Quotes, including all information for technical capability, must be submitted via email to Thomas Hall (thomas.c.hall111.civ@army.mil) and Bobie J. Burkett (bobie.j.burkett.civ@army.mil). The Government intends to award without discussions, so bidders should submit their best prices initially. Evaluation factors include Technical, Past Performance, and Price, with award based on a best value determination. Technical proposals require a detailed breakdown of specifications, a structured approach to setup/installation/portability, and a training plan. Questions must be submitted in writing at least 10 calendar days prior to the closing date.
Key Deliverables
The contract requires specific data deliverables outlined in the Contract Data Requirements List (CDRLs) A0001 through A0008. DD Form 1423 - A0001 (FORM 4783) specifies data items, while the content of other CDRLs (A0002-A0008) was not accessible in the provided summaries.