SAM #FA480027Q0005

Air Force market research for a hexavalent-chromium-control aircraft sanding booth

The Department of the Air Force is gathering industry feedback on a self-contained sanding booth for aircraft-component work at Langley AFB. - Government buyer: Department of the Air Force; Air Combat Command; 1st Fighter Wing. The 633rd Contracting Squadron (633rd CONS/PKA) is conducting the market research; 1 FW/PIO is also identified in the requirements. - Procurement status: This is a request for information and draft-requirements feedback, not a solicitation or award. - Product requested: One Environmental Control Work Booth/Sanding Booth, model DB-22-24-2x15C, measuring 22 ft W × 8 ft D × 8 ft H. No manufacturer or OEM is identified in the provided materials. - Key requirements: Self-contained, deployable booth for aircraft-component sanding and preparation; capture hexavalent-chromium particulate; recirculate filtered air; provide 99.97% HEPA safety afterfilters and cartridge filtration; and integrate with facility-provided 600V power, fire-suppression water lines, and direct air lines. The draft specifications also identify two 15 hp motors, blowers rated at 20,000 cfm at 3.25 in. wg tsp, 24 flame-retardant nanofiber cartridge filters, PLC-controlled reverse-pulse-jet cleaning, VFD motor controls, pull-out dust drawers, sound-insulated galvanized-metal containment, six dust-tight LED lights, a HEPA pressure gauge, compressed-air filter/regulator, Regain Air System, high-temperature blower shutoff, and eight sprinkler connections. Fire-system hookup and sprinkler heads are by others. - Industry feedback requested: Comment on the draft requirements, whether a 12–14-week after-receipt-of-order lead time is sufficient, and other considerations relevant to preparing a quote.

Description

The 633rd Contracting Squadron at Langley Air Force Base is seeking feedback from capable companies and entities that can provide an Environmental Control Work Booth/Sanding Booth in accordance with the specifications outlined in Attachment 1, Statement of Requirements. 

There will be a site visit held on November 3, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST so you can see where the Sanding Booth must fit within the wall. If you intend to come, please email Kelly Voigts as soon as possible at kelly.voigts.3@us.af.mil. 

If you intend to come to the site vusit you must bring OSHA approved hard hats and reflective vests becauase the site visit will be held at an active construction site. 

For more information please review the attached SOR and Sources Sought (RFI) documents. 

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