Procument and construction of Spray booth and booth bench.
Overview
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PSC
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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 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)/NSSC intends to award a sole source contract to FINISHING SYSTEMS INC for the procurement and construction of a spray booth and booth bench at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC). Interested organizations are invited to submit their capabilities to challenge this sole source determination. Responses are due by 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on April 13, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement involves the purchase and installation of a new spray booth and spray hood in Building 5, Room E062 at GSFC. The contractor will provide supervision, assembly hardware, labor, and electrical wiring for the equipment. Key aspects include:
- Main Booth (Spray Booth) - Item A: A recirculating booth (80% recirculate, 20% exhaust) with 10-foot internal working height, insulation, and specific exhaust duct routing. It must be compatible with an onsite NASA climate control Air Handling Unit (AMU) and meet detailed specifications for dimensions (18'W x 10'H x 20'L), materials (20 Gauge Dual Skin Insulated walls), air velocity (100 FPM), and filtration.
- Bench Booth (Spray Booth) - Item B: An open face bench booth requiring the exhaust fan to be moved above the building roof with specific ducting and stack placement. Early installation is required, with temporary start-up possible. Specifications include dimensions (4'W x 4'H x 3'L), materials (Single skin Galvanized Steel), and air velocity (100 FPM).
- Installation: Includes assembly of spray booths and exhaust ducts, provision of lifting devices, and training on the equipment.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Proposed Sole Source (Solicitation)
- Authority: FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i)
- Intended Awardee: FINISHING SYSTEMS INC
- Set-Aside: 8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8)
- NAICS Code: 327910 (Combination And Miscellaneous Instruments)
- Response Due: April 13, 2026, by 3:00 p.m. CST
- Published: April 7, 2026
- Place of Performance: NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, MD
Evaluation
Capabilities and qualifications submitted by interested organizations will be evaluated solely to determine if this procurement should be conducted on a competitive basis. The government retains discretion regarding the decision to compete this effort.
Additional Notes
Oral communications are not acceptable. NASA Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable.