Explosion Proof HEPA Vacuums

The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Air Force Sustainment Center is soliciting proposals for Explosion Proof HEPA Vacuums through solicitation FA812525Q0059. The procurement requires specialized vacuum equipment designed to collect residual aircraft primer and silica dust from pre-paint scuff sanding operations in Class 1 Division 1 Group D explosion-proof environments. The solicitation seeks two vacuum models with specific technical requirements: Model 1 requires 1.8 horsepower motors capable of generating 150 cubic feet of air per minute, while Model 2 requires more powerful 4.8-5.2 horsepower motors with 220-230 cubic feet per minute air flow rates. All equipment must operate on 460 volt, 60 hertz, 3-phase alternating current power and include associated accessories such as hose connections, stainless steel wye connectors, and suction hoses. The contract will be evaluated based on the lowest total evaluated price as a firm-fixed-price commercial item contract. The original solicitation deadline was extended from May 8, 2025 to July 21, 2025 at 1:00 PM Central Standard Time.

This procurement is set aside for Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) enterprises, though it was initially posted as a Total Small Business set-aside. The solicitation encompasses 40 total items across seven line items, including four units each of both vacuum models, along with training for up to 60 personnel. Delivery is required by August 31, 2025, with staggered shipments permitted to accommodate operational needs. The contract includes comprehensive support elements such as equipment manuals, spare parts lists, and operational training components. Performance will occur at Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma, with items to be shipped to the OBCB Commodity Team. The government reserves the right to award to a single vendor or make no award at all based on the evaluation results.