Media Blasting Systems - Manual Cabinet and Automated Cabinet

Statement of Work (SOW)

The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD) requires two media blasting systems to support surface preparation and cleaning operations: one manual-operation system and one automated system.

The Contractor shall provide two complete, fully functional media blasting systems, including all quoted options, accessories, documentation, and specified support services. Packaging, shipment, and freight to the Government delivery destination are included. The Contractor must comply with all applicable Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) requirements.

Common Requirements (Both Systems):

• Equipped with accessible Emergency Stop (E-Stop) device.
• Sound levels at operator position not to exceed 85 dBA during normal operation.
• All system lighting shall be LED.
• Compatible with dry, oil-free compressed air supply.
• Contractor to provide written operating limitations and utility requirements.

Manual Media Blasting Cabinet System:

• Minimum work area: 50 in. wide x 39 in. deep x 43 in. high.
• Overall envelope: 56 in. wide x 40 in. deep x 83.5 in. high.
• Steel construction (12-gauge equivalent).
• Two full-opening, sound-insulated side doors with safety interlocks.
• Centrifugal air-wash reclaim system (nominal 900 CFM).
• Direct-pressure blast system with pressure vessel (~2.0 cu ft).
• Baseline blast nozzle: 5/16 in. orifice, wear-resistant carbide.
• Reverse-pulse cartridge dust collector (nominal 900 CFM).
• Included options: Wall protection curtains/liners, secondary HEPA filtration, reclaim system differential pressure monitoring kit, high-efficiency double-venturi blast nozzle.

Automated Media Blasting Cabinet System:

• Cabinet work envelope: 60 in. wide x 60 in. deep x 78 in. high.

• Access doors on both ends for maintenance.

• Two vestibule doors.

• Indexing turntable with six satellite positions.

• Two blast stations and two air blow-off stations.

• Oscillating nozzle manipulator with ~24 in. stroke.

• Eight automatic blast guns and eight nozzles (#6 size, wear-resistant carbide).

• Compressed air requirement: 384 CFM at 80 PSI.

• Pneumatic recovery system (nominal 1200 CFM).

• Cyclone separator media cleaning/classification.

• Downflow cartridge dust collector (1200 CFM capacity).

• Industrial-rated control panel enclosure (NEMA 12).

• 480/240 VAC, three-phase, 60 Hz power supply.

• Industrial PLC with Ethernet connectivity.

• Included option: Automatic media replenishment system.

• Part fixturing

• Site preparation and foundation work

• Equipment installation

• Interconnecting ducting

• Interconnecting utilities (air and electrical)

• Government visual inspection within 15 working days of receipt.

• Nonconforming deliverables notification within 30 working days.

• Contractor response to nonconformity within 5 working days.

• Manual System: On-site start-up support and operator training.

• Automated System: Factory Verification Run-Off (1 workday) and On-Site Start-Up Supervision (2 workdays).

• Contractor responsible for shipping container design, packing, packaging, and freight to destination.

• Owner's manuals and documentation in electronic format (PDF) including general arrangement, electrical, pneumatic, utility, parts lists, and troubleshooting guidance.

• Minimum one (1) year warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship, including parts, labor, and transportation.

• UPON AWARD

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the procurement of two (2) media blasting systems for surface preparation and cleaning operations. The systems required are one (1) manual-operation media blasting cabinet system and one (1) automated media blasting cabinet system. The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD) is the issuing agency.

• Manual Media Blasting Cabinet System:

  • Work area: 50 in. wide x 39 in. deep x 43 in. high (minimum)
  • Cabinet construction: Steel equivalent to 12-gauge thickness
  • Features: Two (2) full-opening, sound-insulated side doors with safety interlocks, ceiling-mounted internal LED lighting, centrifugal air-wash reclaim system (900 CFM), direct-pressure blast system, 3/4 in. blast hose, one (1) blast nozzle (5/16 in. orifice), reverse-pulse cartridge dust collector (900 CFM).
  • Included Options: Wall protection curtains/liners, secondary HEPA filtration, reclaim system differential pressure monitoring kit, high-efficiency double-venturi blast nozzle.

• Automated Media Blasting Cabinet System:

  • Cabinet work envelope: 60 in. wide x 60 in. deep x 78 in. high (approx.)
  • Features: Internal LED lighting, indexing turntable with six (6) satellite positions, two (2) blast stations, two (2) air blow-off stations, oscillating nozzle manipulator (~24 in. stroke), eight (8) automatic blast guns, eight (8) nozzles (#6 size).
  • Compressed air requirement: 384 CFM at 80 PSI.
  • Media recovery: Pneumatic recovery system (nominal 1200 CFM).
  • Dust collection: Downflow cartridge dust collector (1200 CFM nominal).
  • Control system: Industrial programmable logic controller (PLC) with Ethernet connectivity.
  • Included Option: Automatic media replenishment system.

• Common Requirements (Both Systems):

  • Readily accessible Emergency Stop (E-Stop) device.
  • Sound levels not to exceed 85 dBA at operator position.
  • LED lighting.

• Documentation: Owner's manuals, drawings, electrical and pneumatic documentation, utility requirements, parts lists, troubleshooting guidance.

• Warranty: Minimum one (1) year from Government acceptance.

• Contract Type: Not explicitly stated, but implied to be Firm Fixed Price based on Section B and FAR clauses.

• Period of Performance: Not explicitly stated.

• Estimated Value: Not stated.

• Submission Deadline: Quotations are due by close of business on 17 April 2026.

• Evaluation Criteria: Not detailed in the provided sections.

• Submission Instructions: Standard Form 18 (Request for Quotation) is to be used. Bidders must indicate if they are unable to quote. Additional provisions and representations are attached.

• The "IS NOT A SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE" box is checked on the SF 18, indicating it is not set aside for small businesses.

• Government-excluded scope includes: Part fixturing, site preparation, foundation work, equipment installation, interconnecting ducting, and interconnecting utilities.

• Inspection and acceptance will be performed in accordance with FAR 52.246-2.

• Shipping and freight to the delivery destination (Indian Head, MD 20640) are included in the contract price.

• The solicitation incorporates numerous FAR and DFARS clauses related to cybersecurity, business ethics, labor standards, and other regulatory requirements.