Electric powder coating oven - curlew job corps

The Department of Agriculture's Curlew Job Corps Center is seeking to procure an industrial electric powder coating oven for student workforce training purposes. The solicitation requires a specialized oven with specific dimensions of 80"W x 102"H x 146"L, capable of operating at temperatures up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit and accommodating various metal parts from small items to large signs. The procurement will use a lowest price technically acceptable evaluation method, with vendors required to submit comprehensive quotes including equipment and shipping costs. Potential contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and submit their electronic quotes by 5:00 PM EST on December 19, 2024, with any questions due by December 12, 2024. The solicitation allows for electronic submission of quotes directly to paige.francis@usda.gov, with a required delivery date of January 31, 2025.

This acquisition is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 333994 with a size standard of 500 employees, targeting industrial process furnace and oven manufacturers. The oven will be installed at the Curlew Job Corps facility in Curlew, Washington, which has a 12-foot bay door and 15-foot ceilings to accommodate the equipment. The facility requires the oven to handle a diverse range of powder coating projects, from small metal components weighing 1-2 pounds to larger items like vehicle bumpers and Forest Service signs up to 6-7 feet long. While specific award value is not explicitly stated, the solicitation indicates a comprehensive procurement that includes the oven itself, associated components, and delivery to the performance location. The contract emphasizes flexibility in technical specifications, allowing vendors some latitude in meeting the core operational requirements for the Job Corps training program.