Request for Information on Robotic Blasting Arm Vendors for the Department of the Air Force (DAF) Advanced Manufacturing Program Office
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA8684BBRC
- Agency
-
Lifecycle Management Center
Air Force Materiel Command, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 333248 All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force's Advanced Manufacturing Program Office is conducting market research for a wall-mounted robotic blasting arm system designed to automate aircraft component depainting operations. This robotic system must be capable of removing paint and primer either autonomously or through manual operation using abrasive blast media and programmable paths. Key mandatory requirements include seven independent axes of articulation, compatibility with Magic-Type 8 blast media, wall-mounted configuration, and the ability to process parts up to 3 ft x 5 ft x 1 ft dimensions. Technical specifications require 480V AC 3-phase power, Ethernet interface capability, Windows 10/11 operating system compatibility, and compliance with ANSI/RIA R15.06-2012 safety standards. Vendors must submit a 12-page PDF response by October 13, 2025, at 1400 Eastern Time via secure email, addressing both administrative information and technical approach elements.
This Request for Information does not utilize any set-aside designations and is issued solely for source planning and market research purposes without creating any procurement obligations for the government. No current contractors or incumbents are identified in the solicitation documents. While no specific budget range is provided, vendors are required to include a rough order of magnitude cost estimate in their responses along with system architecture diagrams and estimated timelines for fielding the robotic arm. The Air Force's transition plan involves initially deploying a single system to capture usage data before potentially expanding to additional locations. The solicitation emphasizes that responses should include technical feasibility assessments and reference any prior contract experience or independent research relevant to the robotic blasting technology.
Notice text
The Department of the Air Force (DAF) is researching capability options for a wall mounted robotic blasting arm to automate de‑painting operations. The U.S. Air Force seeks responses describing a robotic system that can remove paint and primer, either autonomously or manually, using abrasive blast media and programmable paths. Responses should detail functional capabilities, performance specifications, integration requirements, and any supporting technologies required to achieve reliable de‑painting of aircraft components.
This Request for Information (RFI) is issued solely for source planning and market- research purposes. It does not constitute an invitation to bid, a request for quotation or proposal, nor does it create any obligation for the Government to procure goods or services.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| FA8684BBRC RFI.pdf |
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