ONE (1) ROBTIC 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
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation has issued an Award Notice for ONE (1) ROBOTIC BLAST BOOTH for automated coating removal (mechanical) at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma City, OK. This acquisition is a sole-source award to FANUC AMERICA CORPORATION due to brand-name specific requirements.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a robotic blast booth designed for automated coating removal (mechanical). The system must include a Fanuc R-30iB Robot and controller. The acquisition also covers turnkey services, including installation, shipping, training, technical data, rigging, a post processor, and an IUID Tag. This booth is intended for processing off-aircraft flight controls and commodities for KC-135, E-3, B-1, and B-52 weapons systems. The use of Fanuc components is critical to leverage existing expertise, avoid duplication of costs, and benefit from lower scrap rates (5% vs. 15% for other brands).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Award Notice (Sole-Source Contract)
- Statutory Authority: 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) (available from only one or a limited number of sources).
- Set-Aside: Restricted to the sole-source provider, FANUC AMERICA CORPORATION (CAGE 1LA91).
- Estimated Value: Over $750,000, not exceeding $15,000,000 (as per justification).
- Published Date: March 26, 2026.
- Synopsized: On or about July 1, 2025 (as per justification).
Evaluation
This was a sole-source procurement, therefore standard evaluation criteria for competitive bids are not applicable. The justification cited Fanuc as the only source capable of meeting the agency's specific requirements.
Additional Notes
A market survey was conducted, identifying other potential sources, but the brand-name requirement for Fanuc was deemed essential due to significant cost avoidance in rework and lower scrap rates over the system's 10-year expected lifespan.