Blast Booth HEPA Filters

The Department of the Army's Tobyhanna Army Depot solicited replacement HEPA filters for blast booth equipment through solicitation W51AA126QA019, seeking 48 box-type units measuring 24" x 24" x 12" with specifications including neoprene gaskets, blended cellulose and polyester filter media, 0.3 micron filtration at 99.97% efficiency, and 1,100 CFM airflow capacity. The procurement was conducted under Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 12 for commercial products with a Firm Fixed Price structure, and the government reserved the right to award based on best value considerations including technical specifications, past performance, and price rather than lowest cost alone. The initial offer due date was April 6, 2026, at 2:00 PM, with submission requirements including a signed SF 1449 form, pricing for all contract line items, delivery date, and a technical specification sheet to be emailed to the Contract Specialist. However, on April 20, 2026, Amendment 0002 was issued canceling the requirement in its entirety, with no award to be made.

The solicitation was designated as a Total Small Business set-aside specifically for Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) concerns at 100%, classified under NAICS code 333413 with a small business size standard of 500 employees. The equipment referenced in the procurement was an Abrasive Blast Systems, Inc. Model PLASTICMEDIABBS dust collector system with supporting components from manufacturers including Titan Air LLLP and Chicago Blower Corporation. Delivery was required within four weeks from the award date to Tobyhanna Army Depot (DoDAAC: W25G1V) in Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania, under FOB Destination terms with contractor-paid transportation. No budget range or contract value was disclosed in the solicitation documents, though the requirement for 48 filter units with expedited four-week delivery indicated an urgent operational need. Offerors were instructed that used, aftermarket, or grey market items would not be accepted, and all submissions required acknowledgment of the issued amendment prior to the deadline.