RFI - Dust Collection System Enhancements for a Paint Blasting Facility
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 70Z03826IK0000001
- Agency
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Coast Guard
Department of Homeland Security
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 327910 Abrasive Product Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Elizabeth City, North Carolina 27909, United States
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About this opportunity
The United States Coast Guard (USCG) Aviation Logistics Center (ALC) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking vendor solutions to enhance the performance and safety of existing paint blasting dust collection systems at their facility. The RFI specifically addresses three key technological improvements: broken bag detection systems, discharge drum level monitoring, and automated filter pulsing systems, all specifically designed for Type VII corn starch abrasive blasting media used in aircraft surface preparation. Vendors are required to provide detailed technical specifications including sensing technologies, compatibility with existing Pauli System dust collectors (RAM 11 and RAM 35B models), safety features for combustible dust environments, installation costs, integration capabilities, and preventative maintenance measures. The RFI requests comprehensive vendor responses addressing technical specifications, system costs, integration capabilities, support details, company information, business size, years in operation, relevant certifications, and experience with abrasive blasting dust collection systems. Responses must be electronically submitted by 4:00 PM EST on November 14, 2025, to Samuel Ownley (Samuel.J.Ownley2@uscg.mil) and William Morris (William.P.Morris@uscg.mil) with "RFI Response - 70Z03826IK0000001" clearly indicated in the subject line.
This procurement carries no set-aside designation and does not identify any current incumbent contractor. The RFI is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a commitment to procure any products or services, meaning the USCG is gathering market information to inform potential future solicitations. No specific award value or budget range has been disclosed in this pre-solicitation notice. The facility operates a 54-cartridge dust collection system with 8 super-sack dust disposal containers, providing vendors with specific technical parameters for developing compatible solutions. Two amendments have been issued since the original posting on October 31, 2025, with the most recent amendment on November 4, 2025, adding a section allowing vendors to submit facility-specific questions that will be addressed in the anticipated Request for Quote (RFQ).
Notice text
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Update #3 · Latest ·
Amendment 2 on 11/4/2025 at 1546: Updated page six of the RFI document to include a section giving vendors the opportunity to ask facility specific questions that would need to be addressed in the anticipated RFQ.
Amendment 1 on 11/3/2025 at 1448: Provided the plenum area drawing.
The United States Coast Guard (USCG), Aviation Logistics Center (ALC) is requesting information from qualified vendors regarding solutions to enhance the performance and safety of existing paint blasting dust collection systems. The ALC operates a paint blasting facility utilizing Type VII corn starch media for aircraft surface preparation. This RFI concerns the monitoring and optimization of dust collection systems manufactured by Pauli System (RAM 11 and RAM 35B models). The ALC is seeking information pertaining to broken bag detection, discharge drum level monitoring, and automated filter pulsing systems specifically adapted for Type VII corn starch abrasive blasting. This RFI is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a commitment to procure any products or services. Pictures of the current system can be found on Attachment 1 of this RFI.
See the full RFI document and system pictures attached to this announcment.
Please submit your response electronically by 4:00 PM EST on November 14, 2025 to Samuel Ownley, Samuel.J.Ownley2@uscg.mil and William Morris, William.P.Morris@uscg.mil . Please clearly indicate "RFI Response – 70Z03826IK0000001" in the subject line of your email.
Update #2 ·
Amendment 1 on 11/3/2025 at 1448: Provided the plenum area drawing.
The United States Coast Guard (USCG), Aviation Logistics Center (ALC) is requesting information from qualified vendors regarding solutions to enhance the performance and safety of existing paint blasting dust collection systems. The ALC operates a paint blasting facility utilizing Type VII corn starch media for aircraft surface preparation. This RFI concerns the monitoring and optimization of dust collection systems manufactured by Pauli System (RAM 11 and RAM 35B models). The ALC is seeking information pertaining to broken bag detection, discharge drum level monitoring, and automated filter pulsing systems specifically adapted for Type VII corn starch abrasive blasting. This RFI is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a commitment to procure any products or services. Pictures of the current system can be found on Attachment 1 of this RFI.
See the full RFI document and system pictures attached to this announcment.
Please submit your response electronically by 4:00 PM EST on November 14, 2025 to Samuel Ownley, Samuel.J.Ownley2@uscg.mil and William Morris, William.P.Morris@uscg.mil . Please clearly indicate "RFI Response – 70Z03826IK0000001" in the subject line of your email.
Update #1 ·
The United States Coast Guard (USCG), Aviation Logistics Center (ALC) is requesting information from qualified vendors regarding solutions to enhance the performance and safety of existing paint blasting dust collection systems. The ALC operates a paint blasting facility utilizing Type VII corn starch media for aircraft surface preparation. This RFI concerns the monitoring and optimization of dust collection systems manufactured by Pauli System (RAM 11 and RAM 35B models). The ALC is seeking information pertaining to broken bag detection, discharge drum level monitoring, and automated filter pulsing systems specifically adapted for Type VII corn starch abrasive blasting. This RFI is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a commitment to procure any products or services. Pictures of the current system can be found on Attachment 1 of this RFI.
See the full RFI document and system pictures attached to this announcment.
Please submit your response electronically by 4:00 PM EST on November 14, 2025 to Samuel Ownley, Samuel.J.Ownley2@uscg.mil and William Morris, William.P.Morris@uscg.mil . Please clearly indicate "RFI Response – 70Z03826IK0000001" in the subject line of your email.
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