W912TF19Q5017_Media_Blaster_Questions.pdf

W912TF19Q5017

Q1) Is this system a pressure or suction system?

This is an end user oversight in the salient characteristics. Standard blast cabinets currently utilized within the organization are pressure blast cabinets as they provide a faster, more aggressive blast.

Based on current equipment, the intended solicitation would be for a pressure blast cabinet.

Q2) Do you want the dust collector to have a cartridge filter or bag filters?

At the discretion of the manufacturer based on their recommendation for superior performance. We cannot justify one over the other at this level

Q3) Can you accept a working chamber of 69"W x 70.5"D x 63"H?

This seems acceptable, however we would need to know the overall footprint of the equipment including hopper system if the cabinet depth is being increased by 1.5 times the requested from 45” to 70.5.” Please provide complete system footprint dimensions to determine if it is possible to accommodate three units within the given square footage. Our estimate is for an area 8’ x 8’ with marginal allowance for increases; mostly for work-around area.

Q4) Are the working dimensions firm or can you accept something slightly smaller?

The dimensions are rigidly flexible meaning 1-2” may be acceptable, but certainly not ideal. The interior blast dimensions are critical to fit the majority of aircraft parts. We need to maintain the average working dimension size of our current assets or larger based on normal expected part sizes.

Q5) In regards to your Solicitation W912TF19Q5017 what type of abrasive will be used in the cabinet for this application?

This equipment shall use plastic media as the abrasive for this blasting application as referenced in the salient characteristics.