Rental of Temp Abrasive Blast System w/ Dust Collection

SOL #: N3904026Q1010Sources Sought

Overview

Buyer

Dept Of Defense
Dept Of The Navy
PORTSMOUTH NAVAL SHIPYARD GF
PORTSMOUTH, NH, 03801-5000, United States

Place of Performance

San Diego, CA

NAICS

Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (532490)

PSC

Lease Or Rental Of Equipment: Refrigeration, Air Conditioning, And Air Circulating Equipment (W041)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

1
Posted
Mar 18, 2026
2
Response Deadline
Mar 25, 2026, 4:00 PM

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 Navy, specifically the PORTSMOUTH NAVAL SHIPYARD GF, is conducting a Sources Sought for the rental of a Temporary Abrasive Blast System with Dust Collection for use at Naval Base Point Loma (NBPL) in San Diego, CA. This is market research to identify capable vendors. Responses are due by March 25, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST.

Scope of Work

The requirement is for leasing a complete abrasive blast system, including all necessary labor, supervision, tools, materials, and equipment. The system must be capable of controlling abrasive blast grit and other dust-generating operations. Key components include:

  • Two Dust Collectors
  • Three 150HP Vacuum Recovery Units (VRU)
  • Three 4-Pot Recycle Blast Systems
  • One Blast Recovery System (35CF)

The system must meet stringent performance standards, such as dust collector fan moving >10,000 CFM of air, vacuum airflow of at least 2300 CFM, and continuous, year-round outdoor operation in temperatures ranging from -10 to +110°F. Electrical requirements specify 460 VAC, three-phase, 60 hertz, with soft-start capability for motors. Filtration must be MERV-15 or greater, and safety features like UL listed components and E-stop switches are mandatory. The contractor will be responsible for start-up, training, preventative maintenance, weekly inspections, and repairs.

Contract & Timeline

  • Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
  • Set-Aside: None specified
  • Response Due: March 25, 2026, 12:00 PM EST
  • Published: March 18, 2026
  • Place of Performance: San Diego, CA

Purpose & Response Requirements

This is not a solicitation, and no pricing information is required. Vendors are encouraged to submit company name, address, POC, CAGE, confirmation of Small Business under NAICS 532490, anticipated mobilization time, and confirmation of equipment compliance with the Statement of Work. Responses should be sent via email to David Ham.

Attachments

  • Statement of Work (SOW-NBPL-TMPBLST.pdf)
  • Vendor Compliance Checklist (TMPBLST-NBPL-Vendor Compliance Checklist.xlsx)

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Posted: Mar 18, 2026
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