OVERHEAD CONVEYOR BLAST MACHINE for TLSC-E/A
Overview
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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 409th CSB, Theater Contracting Center is publishing a Presolicitation for the purchase of one overhead conveyor blast machine to support TLSC-E/A and Maintenance Activity Kaiserslautern (MAK) operations in Kaiserslautern, Germany. This equipment is crucial for the surface treatment of various steel components, ensuring continued mission-critical operations. Interested vendors must submit their information by May 5, 2026.
Scope of Work
The overhead conveyor blast machine will be used for the mechanical surface treatment, including roughening, de-rusting, and cleaning, of various steel components. This procurement is essential for the successful and efficient execution of component surface treatment and maintenance operations at the Kaiserslautern facility.
Key Requirements
Based on the "Salient Characteristics Overhead Conveyor Blast Machine DRAFT" document, the machine must be a Stationary Overhead Rail Shot Blasting System designed for non-ATEX environments. Key specifications include:
- Application: Surface treatment of steel components.
- Dimensions: Max workpiece size 6.000 mm H x 3.600 mm W x 7.000 mm L.
- Workpiece Data: Handles steel parts, sheets, angle profiles, welded assemblies (max 10 kg/part, 500 kg load capacity/hook).
- Blasting Unit: Minimum two turbines, each ≥ 5.5 kW, with ≥ 80 m/s throwing speed and ≥ 110 kg/min throughput.
- Compliance: Must be CE compliant, include an EC Declaration of Conformity, and provide German documentation for operation and maintenance.
- Warranty: 12 months or 1,800 operating hours.
- Services: Delivery to point of use, commissioning by the supplier, and on-site training in German.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Product Service Code: 3419 (Miscellaneous Machine Tools)
- Response Due: May 5, 2026, 08:30 AM CEST
- Published: April 21, 2026
- Place of Performance: Kaiserslautern, Germany
Action Items
Vendors interested in providing the specified equipment should submit their interest via email to Ms. Coralia Kelly (coralia.a.kelly.ln@army.mil) or Ms. Judy Biboum (judy.i.biboum.civ@army.mil). The subject line of the email must be "W564KV26QA038- Purchase of one overhead conveyor blast machine" and include:
- Company name and address
- CAGE Code
- UEI
- Point of contact for questions/clarifications (Name, Telephone number, email address)