Sources Sought Synopsis H6WP24_Water Jet Stripper.pdf

Sources Sought Synopsis for

Water Jet Stripper

Tinker Air Force Base, OK

8 Aug 2025

NOTICE:

This market survey is being conducted to identify potential sources that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirements for qualification and resources to provide us with Water Jet Stripping Equipment for purchase by United States Air Force (USAF) personnel. The level of security is unclassified only and documents involved are no higher than Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). Contractors/Institutions responding to this market research are placed on notice that participation in this survey may not ensure participation in future solicitations or contract awards. The government will not reimburse participants for any expenses associated with their participation in this survey.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Below is a description of the Water Jet Stripper requirement and a Contractor Capability Survey, which allows you to provide your company’s capability information. Final requirements will be more stringent than the brief description below.

2. If, after reviewing this document, you desire to participate in the market research, you should provide documentation that supports your company’s capability in meeting these requirements.

Failure to provide documentation may result in the government being unable to adequately assess your capabilities. If you lack sufficient experience in a particular area, please provide details explaining how you would overcome the lack of experience/capabilities in order to perform that portion of the requirement (i.e., teaming, subcontracting, etc.). Additionally, please identify any areas of work that your organization believes should be broken out exclusively for Small Business.

3. Both large and small businesses are encouraged to participate in this market research. Joint ventures or teaming arrangements are encouraged.

4. Questions relative to this market survey should be addressed to Blake Harms at blake.harms@us.af.mil and Jennifer Azbill at jennifer.azbill@us.af.mil.

Description of Water Jet Stripper Requirement

The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet qualification requirements to produce Water Jet Stripper for Tinker Air Force Base (AFB). The intent is for the Government to purchase at least one Water Jet Stripper and its ancillary equipment, with delivery and installation included, with the specifications listed below (or similar). The following descriptions are based upon the draft Statement of Work for the purchase.

The Contractor shall be responsible for providing us with the following:

a) High Pressure Water Jet Stripping Equipment: Equipment will consist of a soundproofed waterproof enclosure containing a FANUC 6 axis arm with a mounted rotating nozzle capable of spraying water up to 20,000 PSI, and a robotically controlled turntable featuring fixture mounting capability which is controlled by the robotic controller for the FANUC arm. The turntable and robotic arm will be able to strip coatings from all areas of a bounding cylinder centered on the turntable with dimensions 16” Diameter by 36” Height. A Windows 11 computer with integration software will be connected to the FANUC controller and be able to monitor and modify process parameters and load programs mailto:blake.harms@us.af.mil mailto:jennifer.azbill@us.af.mil to the FANUC controller. A hoist will be mounted to the enclosure and be able to lift parts off the ground outside the enclosure and place them on the center of the turntable.

b) Support Equipment: Two water pumps/intensifiers capable of maintaining 20,000 PSI independently. The controller will be able to swap between the two so that one may be down for maintenance while the other can still run the equipment. A mist collector/filter will clear built up moisture from processing parts inside the enclosure. A series of filters to collect large particles produced during coating removal will be provided downstream of the wastewater removal pumps.

c) Installation and delivery: Equipment will be tested at the Contractor’s location prior to shipping.

After successful testing, equipment will be crated up securely and shipped to Tinker AFB, Oklahoma. A service engineer will be sent to Tinker AFB to install equipment on site and connect utilities, which will be provided within 50 feet of connection locations. The service engineer will stay on site until acceptance testing is completed.

CONTRACTOR CAPABILITY SURVEY

Water Jet Stripper

Tinker AFB, OK

Part I. Business Information

Please provide the following business information for your company/institution and for any teaming or joint venture partners:

Company Name Address

CAGE Code and SAM UEI

The Government cannot enter into contracts or agreements with Offerors not registered in SAM. For registration information, visit the SAM website (https://www.sam.gov/) and follow the instructions in the Quick Start Guide For SAM Registration, which can be found under the Help Tab and User Guides submenu.

Business Size Web Page URL Point of Contact POC Phone # and email address

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this 333998. Based on this NAICS Code, please state whether your company is one or more of the following business types:

Small Business Yes No

Woman Owned Small Business Yes No

Small Disadvantaged Business Yes No

8(a) Certified Yes No

HUBZone Certified Yes No

Veteran Owned Small Business Yes No

Service Disabled Veteran Small Business Yes No

Please provide us with a statement as to whether your company is domestically or foreign owned (if foreign, please indicate the country of ownership).

Part II. Capability Survey Questions

Please answer the questions and provide the requested information below in a separate document.

A. General Capability Questions

1. Describe briefly the capabilities of your facility and the nature of the goods and/or services you provide. Include a description of your staff composition and management structure.

2. Describe your company's past experience on previous projects similar in complexity to this requirement. Include contract numbers, a brief description of the work performed, period of performance, agency/organization supported, and individual point of contact (Contracting Officer or Program Manager).

3. What quality assurance processes and test qualification practices does your company employ?

Please provide a description of your quality program (ISO 9001, AS9100, etc.)

4. What is your company’s current maximum production capacity per month? Provide information on any facility reserves you may possess to increase production capacity in the event of an immediate need do to critical operational mission requirements.

5. Are there specific requirements in the documentation that we provide that would currently preclude your product from being a viable solution to our requirement?

6. Include a detailed listing of facilities and equipment, including quantities, required to satisfy the requirements of this effort.

7. Provide an outline of the proposed process, including inspections.

B. Commerciality Questions

1. Are there established catalog or market prices for our requirement? If you offer this product and/or service to both U.S. Government and commercial sources, is the same workforce used for both the U.S. Government and general public? Is our requirement offered to both under similar terms and conditions? Briefly describe any differences.

2. Describe your standard warranty and return process for goods and services furnished to the government for items similar in nature to this requirement.

All responses are due by 15 Aug 2025.

Please email your responses to Blake Harms at blake.harms@us.af.mil and Jennifer Azbill at jennifer.azbill@us.af.mil.

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