SHOT PEEN MANUAL BLAST CABINET
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 Air Force, specifically the 436 MXS squadron at Dover AFB, DE, is soliciting proposals for a Shot Peen Manual Blast Cabinet. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity, with proposals due by April 15, 2026, at 5:00 PM Eastern Time.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for one (1) Shot Peen Blasting Cabinet. The product must strictly adhere to the detailed technical specifications and performance requirements outlined in the "Salient Characteristics" document (Attachment 1). Key specifications include a blast enclosure (26" deep x 36" wide x 28" high, #14 gauge steel, 1,000 lb. capacity floor), suction blast media delivery system (1 cubic foot hopper, MH-2 Long-Handle Blast Gun), and a media recovery & dust collection system (600 cfm cyclonic reclaimer, CDC-6 dust collector). The system requires 13 Amps at 230 volt, 60 Hz, 1 phase electrical power and 37 scfm clean, dry air at 80 psi.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 327910 (Offerors must represent as a small business under this code)
- Published Date: April 8, 2026
- Proposal Due Date: April 15, 2026, at 5:00 PM Eastern Time
- Place of Performance: Dover AFB, DE 19902, United States
Eligibility & Submission
Offerors must be registered and maintain an active status in the System for Award Management (SAM) database (www.sam.gov). Proposals must be submitted electronically in PDF format, using the naming convention "QuoterName_TechnicalApproach.pdf" and "QuoterName_PriceCost.pdf". Late proposals will not be considered.
Evaluation Factors
Award will be made to the responsible Quoter whose submission is most advantageous to the Government, considering two factors:
- Technical Acceptability: Based on compliance with the Salient Characteristics.
- Price/Cost: Assessed for fairness and reasonableness.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact TSgt James Meeks at james.meeks.1@us.af.mil or 302-677-2109. Secondary contact is SrA Jasmine Barnhardt Tweed at jasmine.barnhardt_tweed@us.af.mil or 302-677-5226.