Large Blast Booth
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
DLA Aviation (Richmond) intends to issue a Request for Quote (RFQ) for a Large Blast Booth for Fleet Readiness Center East, MRO Complex, Kinston, NC. This procurement includes a Rockwell Automation Allen Bradley Division controller system and will be a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. The contract requires completion within 334 days after award.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a Large Blast Booth, with a complete technical data package (VIB 26-30-1900) covering design, lubrication, supplies, and labor. The solicitation may also request turnkey services, including:
- Rigging
- Installation
- Training
- IUID Tag
- Technical Data
- Shipping
- Foundation/Concrete Pad
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation
- Anticipated Solicitation Number: SPE4A8-26-Q-0028
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price Contract (under FAR 13.5 procedures)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Anticipated Solicitation Release: April 6, 2026
- Published Date: March 20, 2026
- Place of Performance: Kinston, NC, United States
- Product/Service Code: 3426 (Metal Finishing Equipment)
Additional Information
The written solicitation will be available on the DLA DIBBS website (https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/). Offerors should use the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader to view PDF documents.
Contact Information
- Primary Point of Contact: Orvella G. McWilliams
- Email: orvella.mcwilliams@dla.mil
- Phone: 804-279-3738