Rental of Temp Abrasive Blast System w/ Dust Collection

The Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command is seeking capable vendors to provide a temporary abrasive blast system with dust collection equipment for rental at Naval Base Point Loma in San Diego, California. This is a Sources Sought Notice, not a formal solicitation, requesting vendors to demonstrate their capability to supply a fully integrated system in accordance with the Statement of Work and Vendor Compliance Checklist. Key requirements include providing two dust collectors exceeding 10,000 CFM capacity, three 150-horsepower vacuum recovery units, three 4-pot recycle blast systems processing minimum 15,000 pounds per hour of steel abrasive, one 35-cubic-foot blast recovery system, and associated equipment including 400 feet of flexible vent duct. Vendors must confirm their status as small businesses under NAICS 532490, provide their company name, address, point of contact, CAGE code, and anticipated mobilization time. Responses demonstrating full compliance with the SOW must be submitted via email to David Ham at david.m.ham7.civ@us.navy.mil by March 25, 2026 at 12:00 PM EST, with no pricing information required at this stage.

This opportunity carries no set-aside designation and represents a competitive rental contract with no identified incumbent contractors or stated award value range. The equipment must meet rigorous construction standards for continuous outdoor use in temperatures ranging from -10 to +110 degrees Fahrenheit, comply with NEC and ASME codes, and be supported by 24/7 emergency repair services. The contractor will be responsible for equipment start-up, commissioning, operator training, preventative maintenance, weekly inspections, and emergency repairs within 12 hours of notification, with replacement equipment provided at no additional charge if service cannot be restored within 24 hours. All personnel accessing the shipyard must be U.S. citizens with appropriate identification, and the government will provide electrical power, water, and compressed air services. A pre-delivery source inspection will be conducted 30 to 45 days before equipment delivery to verify compliance with all specifications outlined in the supporting documentation.