Sanding Booth-Tobyhanna-Sources Sought
Overview
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PSC
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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 Department of the Army, Army Contracting Command (ACC-APG), Tobyhanna Division, is conducting a Sources Sought to identify potential vendors capable of providing a "SANDING BOOTH" for Tobyhanna Army Depot (TYAD), Tobyhanna, PA. This is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Proposal. Responses are due by March 30, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a turn-key design, engineering, supply, delivery, installation, assembly, set-up, and training for a crossdraft-style sanding booth in an existing building at TYAD. The booth must be a minimum of 39 feet long, 16 feet wide, and 14 feet high inside, accommodating up to four workers. The system includes the crossdraft booth, a three-stage air filtration system (plus a fourth for VOC, including HEPA Activated Carbon), front bifold door, rear roll-up door, personnel doors, interior LED lighting (100 foot-candles), central vacuum, and compressed/breathable air connection points. Additional options may include fire protection, fall protection, and pull-down hose reels.
The system must meet National Electrical Code (NEC) Standard for Class 1, Division 1 Environment due to dust explosivity test results (St 1, Weak Explosion), with electrical controls rated minimum Type 12 NEMA. Compliance with applicable OSHA, NFPA, UFC, and Local codes (Ventilation, Noise Exposure, Air Contaminants) is mandatory. The system must be designed for 480V/3 Phase/60 Hz or 208V/3 Phase/60 Hz power, with 120V/1 Phase/60 Hz controls. Noise levels must not exceed 65 decibels outside TYAD property. Note: The product cannot originate from China or any other non-covered country.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: March 30, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST
- Published: March 25, 2026
- Place of Performance: Tobyhanna Army Depot, Tobyhanna, PA 18466
Special Requirements & Notes
A mandatory site visit is required. Technical questions must be submitted in writing. The contractor will be responsible for all site preparation, including excavation, concrete work, and utility connections. All work inside the building must use electric-powered or battery-powered tools. The contractor must supply all PPE, comply with TYAD Environmental, Safety, and Fire Standards, and meet CMMC Level 2 requirements.
Other requirements include providing training for operators and maintenance personnel, O&M Manuals, Parts Manuals, and CADD as-built drawings. The project timeline for a potential future contract is 360 calendar days from Notice to Proceed (NTP) for completion, with assembly, installation, and training completed within 120 calendar days of NTP. A one-year warranty with annual Preventive Maintenance and 72-hour field repair response is required. Extensive environmental compliance (e.g., asbestos-free materials, recycling, no mercury/lead, UXO support, water quality) and safety standards (OSHA, JHA/AHA, permits) are detailed.
Important Disclaimer
This is a Sources Sought for informational purposes only and does not constitute an RFP or a commitment to issue one. Responses will be treated as information only and will not be used as proposals. The Government will not pay for information submitted. Not responding does not preclude participation in any future solicitation.