PRESOLICITATION NOTICE-SANDING 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 Department of the Army has issued a Presolicitation Notice for an upcoming requirement for a Sanding Booth Contract at Tobyhanna Army Depot, Tobyhanna, PA 18466. This is an informational notice, not a request for proposal, intended to gather capability statements from interested firms. The opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. A Pre-Solicitation/Meeting with Industry is scheduled for April 29, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST via Microsoft Teams.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the turn-key design, engineering, supply, delivery, installation, assembly, set-up, and training for a new crossdraft-style sanding booth. Key aspects include:
- Booth Installation: Modular, self-supporting crossdraft-style booth (39’L x 16’W x 14’H) meeting OSHA, NFPA, UFC, and NEC Hazardous Location Class 1, Division 1 standards.
- Filtration & Ventilation: Four-stage filtration system with HEPA Activated Carbon Filtration for VOCs.
- Electrical & Lighting: LED lighting and electrical controls compliant with NFPA 70 NEC Hazardous Location Class 1, Division 1.
- Fire Protection: Water-based fire suppression and alarm system meeting UFC 3-600-01 and NFPA standards.
- Accessories: Fall protection rails, compressed air hose reels, central vacuum system, utility niches, and breathable air/compressed air connection points.
- Environmental Compliance: Control fiberglass dust exposure, adhere to all environmental regulations.
- Site Preparation: Concrete floor modification using wet methods and HEPA vacuums.
- Training & Documentation: Operational and maintenance training, O&M manuals, parts manuals, and as-built CADD drawings.
- Warranty: One-year warranty covering parts, labor, and travel, with a 72-hour response time.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation Notice (Informational)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Place of Performance: Tobyhanna Army Depot, Tobyhanna, PA 18466
- Period of Performance: 360 calendar days from Notice to Proceed (per Draft PWS)
- Published Date: April 29, 2026
- Capability Statement Due: Within 15 days of April 29, 2026 (approximately May 14, 2026)
- Pre-Solicitation Meeting: April 29, 2026, 10:00 AM EST via Microsoft Teams (Meeting ID: 993 300 866 477, Passcode: 6b9TZ2Kg)
Eligibility & Requirements
Prospective offerors must have a current and active registration in SAM.gov, no active exclusions or debt subject to offset, and be found responsible in accordance with FAR 9.1. Compliance with Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 is required for information systems processing FCI or CUI.
Action Items
Interested firms believing they can provide this requirement should, within 15 days of the notice publication (April 29, 2026), contact the Contract Specialist in writing and submit a capability statement. Firms are also encouraged to attend the Pre-Solicitation/Meeting with Industry on April 29, 2026, to review requirements, specifications, and participate in a Q&A session.
Contact Information
- Primary: Kristen Zigmont, kristen.zigmont.civ@army.mil, 570-615-7645
- Secondary: Stephanie Coleman, stephanie.m.coleman17.civ@army.mil, 570-615-5043