Next Gen High Pressure Cold Spray System

Closed Solicitation Posted Apr 14, 2026

This opportunity was awarded. See the award notice from Sep 23, 2026.

Solicitation number: FA813226Q0029
Agency: Air Force Sustainment Center Air Force Materiel Command, Department of Defense
Responses due: Aug 5, 2026, 10:00 AM ET
Set-aside: Total Small Business

Opportunity facts

NAICS code: 334519 Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing
PSC: 4933 Weapons Maintenance And Repair Shop Specialized Equipment
Place of performance: Tinker AFB, Oklahoma 73145, United States
Points of contact: Kylie McMichael kylie.mcmichael@us.af.mil (405) 734-4544

Marc J. Kreienbrink marc.kreienbrink.1@us.af.mil (405) 339-5799

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated Jul 30, 2026.

About this opportunity

Written by GovTribe AI · Jul 30, 2026

The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Air Force Sustainment Center seeks a complete Next Generation High-Pressure Cold Spray System for Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, with proposals due August 5, 2026, at 9:00 AM CDT. This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside (NAICS 334519), firm fixed price procurement under Simplified Procedures, with award to the lowest-priced offeror whose technical approach achieves pass/fail acceptability. The solicitation is all-or-nothing; partial system offers are ineligible.

The required system comprises an Impact Innovation EvoCSII Cold Spray Machine (configured for helium and nitrogen carrier gas, dual powder feeders, water-cooled nozzle), Fanuc M-710iC/50 Industrial Robot, Nitrogen Supply System (3600 psig compressor, 99.999% purity, 4–6 week refill schedule), Argon Fire Suppression System (NFPA 484 and 2001 compliant), HiWatch HR2 Particle Measurement System, ReliaCoat In-Situ Coating Property Sensor, Dust Handler/Collector (with spark arrester), high-pressure gas plumbing, ancillary equipment, system integration, installation, and training. Four components are brand-name mandatory; substitutes render offers ineligible. Technical documentation is limited to 100 pages (Word, Excel, PDF only). Place of performance is Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Shipping is FOB Destination with no separate charges permitted. Quotes must be valid 90 days post-submission. Contractor responsibilities include site preparation, foundation design by licensed professional engineer, installation drawings (due 30 and 125 days post-award), 360 total training hours (160 initial operator, 160 follow-on operator, 40 maintenance), and system testing including OPC-UA functionality and acoustic verification (84 dB maximum). Installation may be delayed up to 18 months pending Civil Engineering approvals. An optional storage CLIN covers up to ten months during months three through twelve post-award. Late quotes are not accepted. All offerors must maintain active SAM registration at award. Amendment 06 (July 30) established final deadlines and payment milestones; no further amendments will be issued.

Notice text

9 versions

Update #9 · Latest · Jul 30, 2026

AMENDMENT 06 (2026 Jul 30) - the following changes and updates have been made:
1. Solicitation - two changes (highlighted in blue) –
– Offer Due Date has been updated (pg. 1).
– Payment milestones have been established and will be incorporated into the contract. Please download the updated solicitation, which is the document entitled FA813226Q0029 Amd 06 - Next Gen High Pressure Cold Spray System 2026 07 30 (pgs. 2 and 3).
2. Quote Sheet, CLIN 0002, Storage - another qualifier has been added in order for this CLIN to be activated and used (highlighted in blue).
3.Retraction, Q and A, 2026 Jun 22, Answer # 4 (pg 2) – ignore and delete this answer. CLIN 0002 was added for this specific purpose, which is to help alleviate the storage burden if storage is required.
4. Offer Due Date – the new and final Offer Due Date is Wednesday, August 5th at 9:00 AM CDT. No further amendments or extensions will be issued and/or granted.

Please ensure you download the following Amendment 06 updated files:

FA813226Q0029 Amd 06 - Next Gen High Pressure Cold Spray System 2026 07 30.pdf
FA813226Q0029 - ATT 4 Quote Sheet (Amd 06) 2026 07 30.pdf

******* REMINDER: please review all previous amendments and reminders below. *******

--------------------------------------------------------------------------
--------------------------------------------------------------------------

AMENDMENT 05 (2026 Jul 16) - the following changes and updates have been made:
1. Q and A 02 (2026 Jul 09) is attached.
2. The new and final Offer Due Date is Wednesday, July 29th at 8:00 AM CDT.

******* REMINDER: please review all previous amendments and reminders below. *******

--------------------------------------------------------------------------
--------------------------------------------------------------------------

AMENDMENT 04 (2026 Jun 25) -- the following changes and updates have been made:
1. Q and A (2026 Jun 22) is attached.
2. Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (CSS; the main solicitation document) has been updated --
a. There are two evaluation factors: Technical Acceptability [pass/fail] and lowest total price.
b. Offer Due Date is Thursday, July 23rd, 2026 (Noon CDT).
c. RFO reference links are updated.
d. Technical Approach documentation is limited to 100 pages (Word, Excel, and PDF only).
e. Late quotes will NOT be accepted.
f. Contractor Responsibility has been spelled out.
g. Technical Acceptability information provided.
h. All references to RFO FAR have been updated to RFO.
i. Misc. para. numbering and PZIMC's location has been updated.
3. Quote Sheet (2026 Jun 25) - a storage CLIN has been added.

REMINDERS:

This is an All-Or-Nothing Requirement – You’re not just supplying us with the Impact Innovation EcoCSII Cold Spray Machine: you’re supplying us with EVERYTHING, such as --
1. Impact Innovation EvoCSII Cold Spray Machine – [BRAND NAME] configured for Helium & Nitrogen Carrier Gas and Multi-Gas Sprays; equipped with nozzle cooling, powder feeder station configured for 2 powder feeders, and 2 powder feeders; EvoCSII 6/11 AH Cold Spray Gun; includes all additional tools listed in Appendix A of the Statement of Work (SOW). See SOW for machine details.
2. Fanuc M-710iC/50 Industrial Robot – [BRAND NAME] delivered with all options listed in the SOW.
3. Nitrogen Supply System – capacity sufficient to meet gas consumption on 4-6 week refill schedule; compressor sized to produce 3600psig; gas provided at 99.999% purity; configured for outdoor service; configured with capacity telemetry to schedule delivery; foundation assessment (new foundation, if required); see SOW for details.
4. Argon Fire Suppression System – meets requirements set in NFPA 484 and NFPA 2001. See SOW for details.
5. HiWatch HR2 Particle Measurement System – [BRAND NAME] with sensor. See SOW for details.
6. ReliaCoat In-Situ Coating Property (ICP-8) Sensor – [BRAND NAME] see SOW for details.
7. Dust Handler/Collector – with spark arrester and blast venting. See SOW for details.
8. High-Pressure Gas Plumbing – see SOW for details.
9. Ancillary Equipment – all additional items and components included as listed in SOW
10. System Integration – as outlined in SOW.
11. Installation – see SOW for details.
12. Training – see SOW for details.

The successful offeror will be responsible for EVERYTHING spelled out in the SOW. The successful offeror will be the supplier, installer, integrator, and trainer for this requirement. Failure to quote on just one item we need will render you ineligible for award.

Use of Simplified Procedures – We’re using RFO 12 procedures, which gives us great flexibility and in evaluations and issuing awards. RFO 15 does not apply.
Small Business Set-Aside: This acquisition is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. The NAICS Code is 334519 (size standard: <600 employees). You must have this NAICS code listed in your active SAM.gov Representations and Certifications to qualify. Large businesses are ineligible.
SAM.gov Registration: Your organization must have an Active and complete profile in SAM.gov to receive a contract award.
Brand Name Requirement: This is strictly a Brand Name requirement. Quotes must be for the exact items specified in the Quote Sheet and attachments. "Substitute" or "equal" items are not permitted and will render your quote ineligible for award.
Interchanges Before Award: The government intends to award without interchanges; however, we reserve the right to conduct interchanges with one, some, or all of you if later determined to be necessary by the Contracting Officer. The government may waive informalities and minor irregularities in quotations received; therefore, your initial quotation should be complete and contain your best terms from a price and technical standpoint.
Potential Post-Award Installation Delay: Installation may be delayed up to 18 months. This is to allow time for Tinker AFB Civil Engineering to review and approve your proposed installation methods for altering real property/infrastructure.
Contract Performance: the successful offeror's performance will be noted in the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) after inspection and acceptance of the Cold Spray System. Positive and negative performance will be noted in SPRS, especially negative performance (i.e. buying in, poor performance, et al).

--------------------------------------------------------------------------
--------------------------------------------------------------------------

AMENDMENT 03 (2026 May 14/1430 hrs) -- three changes have been made, and they are as follows:
1. Pictures and a Drawing - redacted/vetted pictures and one drawing have been uploaded for your use.
2. Q&A Period - all questions are due to us no later than 9:00 AM CDT on Thursday, May 21st, 2026 .
3. Offer Due Date - a new, final offer due date will be established after all questions are answered have been posted.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
--------------------------------------------------------------------------

AMENDMENT 02 (2026 May 06/1100 hrs) - the Statement of Work has been updated. Please read it carefully.

REMINDER: this is an all-or-nothing RFQ. We are not accepting offers for a piece or just pieces of this system. Your offer will not be considered unless it is for the entire system, to include ALL SITE WORK IAW the SOW.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------
--------------------------------------------------------------------------

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (Q&A; 2026 Apr 30) - vendor-submitted Q&A have been posted on this date.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------
--------------------------------------------------------------------------

AMENDMENT 01 (2026 Apr 20/1030 hrs) - site visit date and time have changed, to include due date for site visit confirmation. Offer due date has changed. See the solicitation document pages 1 and 2 - named FA813226Q0029 Amd 01 - Next Gen High Pressure Cold Spray System 2026 04 20 - for changes, all of which are highlighted in blue.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------

*** NOTE FOR POTENTIAL OFFERORS [2026 04 20 0906 hrs] -- this is an all-or-nothing RFQ. We are not accepting offers for a piece or just pieces of this system. Your offer will not be considered unless it is for the entire system, to include ALL SITE WORK IAW the SOW.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------
--------------------------------------------------------------------------

NEXT GEN HIGH PRESSURE COLD SPRAY SYSTEM: consisting of the following equipment -

- Impact Innovation EvoCSII Cold Spray Machine – [BRAND NAME] configured for Helium & Nitrogen Carrier Gas and Mutli-Gas Sprays; equipped with nozzle cooling, powder feeder station configured for 2 powder feeders, and 2 powder feeders; EvoCSII 6/11 AH Cold Spray Gun; includes all additional tools listed in Appendix A of the Statement of Work (SOW). See SOW for machine details.

- Fanuc M-710iC/50 Industrial Robot – [BRAND NAME] delivered with all options listed in the SOW.

- Nitrogen Supply System – capacity sufficient to meet gas consumption on 4-6 week refill schedule; compressor sized to produce 3600psig; gas provided at 99.999% purity; configured for outdoor service; configured with capacity telemetry to schedule delivery; foundation assessment (new foundation, if required); see SOW for details.

- Argon Fire Suppression System – meets requirements set in NFPA 484 and NFPA 2001. See SOW for details.

- HiWatch HR2 Particle Measurement System – [BRAND NAME] with sensor. See SOW for details.

- ReliaCoat In-Situ Coating Property (ICP-8) Sensor – [BRAND NAME] see SOW for details.

- Dust Handler/Collector – with spark arrester and blast venting. See SOW for details.

- High-Pressure Gas Plumbing – see SOW for details.

- Ancillary Equipment – all additional items and components included as listed in SOW

- System Integration – as outlined in SOW.

- Installation – see SOW for details.

- Training – see SOW for details.

All details are listed in the Statement of Work (SOW).

This is a Brand Name Requirement for four of the system components IAW RFO FAR Subpart 11.204 and the authority found at RFO FAR 12.201-1, Simplified Procedures (41 USC 1901). We are requesting quotes for the exact item(s) found in the Quote Sheet and the attachments. Please see Quote Sheet and the attachments for complete details.

Substitute/Equal items are not permitted in quotes for this solicitation. Quotes with Substitute/Equal items will not be eligible for award.

Update #8 · Jul 16, 2026

AMENDMENT 05 (2026 Jul 16) - the following changes and updates have been made:
1. Q and A 02 (2026 Jul 09) is attached.
2. The new and final Offer Due Date is Wednesday, July 29th at 8:00 AM CDT.

******* REMINDER: please review all previous amendments and reminders below. *******

--------------------------------------------------------------------------
--------------------------------------------------------------------------

This is an All-Or-Nothing Requirement – You’re not just supplying us with the Impact Innovation EcoCSII Cold Spray Machine: you’re supplying us with EVERYTHING, such as --
1. Impact Innovation EvoCSII Cold Spray Machine – [BRAND NAME] configured for Helium & Nitrogen Carrier Gas and Multi-Gas Sprays; equipped with nozzle cooling, powder feeder station configured for 2 powder feeders, and 2 powder feeders; EvoCSII 6/11 AH Cold Spray Gun; includes all additional tools listed in Appendix A of the Statement of Work (SOW). See SOW for machine details.
2. Fanuc M-710iC/50 Industrial Robot – [BRAND NAME] delivered with all options listed in the SOW.
3. Nitrogen Supply System – capacity sufficient to meet gas consumption on 4-6 week refill schedule; compressor sized to produce 3600psig; gas provided at 99.999% purity; configured for outdoor service; configured with capacity telemetry to schedule delivery; foundation assessment (new foundation, if required); see SOW for details.
4. Argon Fire Suppression System – meets requirements set in NFPA 484 and NFPA 2001. See SOW for details.
5. HiWatch HR2 Particle Measurement System – [BRAND NAME] with sensor. See SOW for details.
6. ReliaCoat In-Situ Coating Property (ICP-8) Sensor – [BRAND NAME] see SOW for details.
7. Dust Handler/Collector – with spark arrester and blast venting. See SOW for details.
8. High-Pressure Gas Plumbing – see SOW for details.
9. Ancillary Equipment – all additional items and components included as listed in SOW
10. System Integration – as outlined in SOW.
11. Installation – see SOW for details.
12. Training – see SOW for details.

Use of Simplified Procedures – We’re using RFO 12 procedures, which gives us great flexibility and in evaluations and issuing awards. RFO 15 does not apply.
Small Business Set-Aside: This acquisition is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. The NAICS Code is 334519 (size standard: <600 employees). You must have this NAICS code listed in your active SAM.gov Representations and Certifications to qualify. Large businesses are ineligible.
SAM.gov Registration: Your organization must have an Active and complete profile in SAM.gov to receive a contract award.
Brand Name Requirement: This is strictly a Brand Name requirement. Quotes must be for the exact items specified in the Quote Sheet and attachments. "Substitute" or "equal" items are not permitted and will render your quote ineligible for award.
Interchanges Before Award: The government intends to award without interchanges; however, we reserve the right to conduct interchanges with one, some, or all of you if later determined to be necessary by the Contracting Officer. The government may waive informalities and minor irregularities in quotations received; therefore, your initial quotation should be complete and contain your best terms from a price and technical standpoint.
Potential Post-Award Installation Delay: Installation may be delayed up to 18 months. This is to allow time for Tinker AFB Civil Engineering to review and approve your proposed installation methods for altering real property/infrastructure.
Contract Performance: the successful offeror's performance will be noted in the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) after inspection and acceptance of the Cold Spray System. Positive and negative performance will be noted in SPRS, especially negative performance (i.e. buying in, poor performance, et al).