Ordnance Deformer
The Department of the Air Force Reserve Command has awarded contract FA671225P0003 to Bouldin & Lawson LLC on August 15, 2025, for an Ordnance Deformer valued at $107,640.00. This small business set-aside award involves specialized ordnance equipment or services, though specific technical details about the deformer's capabilities or intended military application are not provided in the notice. The contract represents a relatively modest procurement by the Air Force Reserve Command for what appears to be specialized military ordnance handling or processing equipment.
FA671225P0003 Department of the Air Force Reserve Command
8/15/25, 1:58 PM Ordnance Deformer
The Department of the Air Force Reserve Command, specifically the 911th Airlift Wing in Pittsburgh, PA, is seeking to procure an Ordnance Deformer through RFQ FA671225Q0055. The procurement requires a BouldinCorp Brass Casing Deformer Model 18850 or equal that can mechanically deform spent small arms brass casings up to 20mm to meet Defense Logistics Agency 3X demilitarization requirements. The equipment must include delivery, setup assistance, training on proper operation and maintenance, and a two-year standard warranty. Vendors offering equivalent products must clearly demonstrate compliance with essential salient characteristics including specifications for deforming chamber, high-speed revolving drum, processing capacity of 8,000-11,000 pounds per hour, and 50 horsepower soft start motor. The procurement will be evaluated on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis with technical ratings of either "Acceptable" or "Unacceptable." The deadline for submitting questions is Tuesday, August 5th, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. EST, with quote submissions due Friday, August 8th, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. EST.
This procurement is designated as a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 333922 (Conveyor and Conveying Equipment Manufacturing) with a size standard of 500 employees. BouldinCorp appears to be the incumbent or preferred manufacturer for the Model 18850 brass casing deformer, though equal alternatives will be considered if they meet all essential characteristics. While no specific contract value is disclosed, the procurement involves a single unit of specialized demilitarization equipment capable of processing thousands of pounds of brass casings per hour. The contract includes not only the equipment itself but also comprehensive delivery, installation, training, and warranty services. Performance will take place at the 911th Airlift Wing facility in Coraopolis, PA. Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and submit quotes electronically to the designated Air Force contracting personnel.
FA671225Q0055 Department of the Air Force Reserve Command
7/31/25, 2:24 PM Ordnance Deformer
The Department of the Air Force Reserve Command's 911th Airlift Wing in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is conducting market research for an Ordnance Deforming Machine to demilitarize expended small arms cartridge casings of .50 caliber or smaller. The requirement involves procuring a stationary brass deformer with specific technical specifications including a 220v three-phase, 10 hp soft start electric motor capable of processing 1,000-2,000 pounds of cartridges per hour and deforming spent cartridges up to 20mm beyond reuse. The government seeks businesses operating under NAICS code 333922 (Conveyor and Conveying Equipment Manufacturing) with a size standard of 500 employees. Interested vendors must submit capabilities packages demonstrating their business size, socio-economic status, past performance with similar equipment, and technical specifications. The response deadline is Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST, with submissions required electronically to ryan.scott.34@us.af.mil and crystal.spurlin@us.af.mil. Future acquisition information will be posted on beta.sam.gov under RFQ number FA671225Q0003.
This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, targeting small businesses with 500 or fewer employees under the specified NAICS code. The contractor must provide complete installation services including all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and transportation necessary to setup the deformer at the government facility in Coraopolis, Pennsylvania. The equipment must come with a 2-year warranty covering manufactured components and workmanship, with the contractor responsible for repairs or replacements of defective materials. Training requirements include comprehensive system training for government personnel and ongoing technical support via telephone or in-person assistance following installation. The government has not disclosed specific award values or budget ranges, but has indicated this is a market research effort to gauge industry interest and capability before issuing a formal solicitation. All potential contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database and provide their UEI, CAGE code, and SAM expiration date in their response.
FA671225Q0003 Department of the Air Force Reserve Command
7/18/25, 11:00 AM