Rental of Temp Blast Package_Rev1

The Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command is conducting market research to identify capable vendors for a temporary abrasive blasting package at Sub Base New London in Groton, CT. The Sources Sought Notice seeks vendors who can provide a comprehensive blast system with specific technical requirements, including two dust collectors, two vacuum recovery units, a 4-pot recycle blast system, and a 35 cu. ft. blast recovery system. Potential contractors must meet the Small Business Size Standard for NAICS Code 532490, which allows for annual revenues up to $40 million. Interested vendors are required to submit company details, capabilities, and references to the Point of Contact, Alyssa Cress, via email by April 21, 2025. The market research aims to assess vendors' ability to deliver equipment that meets stringent technical specifications, including electrical requirements, environmental durability, and safety controls.

The pre-solicitation notice does not indicate a specific set-aside designation, and no incumbent contractors are mentioned. The blast system must be within ten years of manufacture and capable of operating in extreme temperatures ranging from -10°F to +110°F. While no specific award value is disclosed, the comprehensive technical requirements suggest a potentially substantial procurement involving complex industrial equipment. The contractor will be responsible for delivering fully assembled, factory-tested equipment, providing start-up and commissioning services, and training government personnel. The system must be ruggedly constructed, modular, and designed for continuous outdoor operation in marine industrial environments, meeting national electrical and mechanical engineering standards.