Ram 31 or equal dry stripping cabinet
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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.
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Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Navy, Fleet Readiness Center (FRC) is seeking quotes for one Pauli Systems RAM 31 Dry Stripping Cabinet or equal, including turnkey on-site installation, to support the Fleet Readiness Center Southwest (FRCSW) in San Diego, CA. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes are due by May 22, 2026, at 3:00 PM EDT.
Opportunity Details
This Request for Quote (RFQ) is for the procurement and installation of a dry stripping cabinet for aircraft component refurbishment in FRCSW's B.472 production shop 97401. The current cabinet is unrepairable, necessitating this acquisition. The requirement is for a Pauli Systems RAM 31 or an equivalent system that meets specific physical, functional, and performance characteristics, as detailed in the Sole Source Justification.
Key Requirements & Deliverables
- Dry Stripping Cabinet: Pauli Systems RAM 31 or equivalent, capable of accommodating aluminum oxide media, with at least a 900 CFM reclaimer, 2-stage cyclone separator, and an adjustable media flow valve.
- Installation: Turnkey on-site installation by a contractor technician, including tooling, system start-up, testing, and adjustments. Installation performance shall not exceed eight (8) hours per day during FRCSW standard business hours.
- Documentation: Certificate of Compliance (CDRL A001) and Operator and Maintenance Manuals (CDRL A002) in PDF/MS Word format, submitted within seven days of delivery.
- Warranty: Standard Commercial Warranty covering all parts, materials, labor, shipping, and handling at no additional cost.
- Government Support: The government will provide a clear work area, 480V/3 Phase/60Hz electrical power, 115psi shop air, concrete floor, equipment grounding, waste containers, and forklift assistance for unloading.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 333998, Size Standard: 14 employees.
- Period of Performance: Delivery within one (1) year or 365 days from contract award, with early delivery acceptable. The anticipated delivery period is from June 1, 2026, to June 1, 2027.
- Offer Due Date: May 22, 2026, at 3:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time.
- Published Date: May 5, 2026.
- Place of Performance: Fleet Readiness Center Southwest (FRCSW), NAS North Island, San Diego, CA 92135.
Submission & Evaluation
- Offers must be submitted electronically via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).
- Evaluation factors for award are outlined in Section M of the solicitation, incorporating FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-3, and 52.212-4 by reference.
- Questions must be submitted via email to sarah.m.moore68.civ@us.navy.mil and amanda.j.taylor80.civ@us.navy.mil by the due date. Responses will be posted as an update to the announcement.
Additional Notes
Contractor personnel will require base access, necessitating submission of SECNAV 5512/1 and 5512/5 forms at least 15 days in advance. Applicable documents include MIL-STD-1504 Rev. D and MIL-P-85891 Rev A.