Robotic Sander Installation

The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Air Force Sustainment Center is soliciting offers for the purchase and installation of robotic sanding equipment and associated systems at Robins Air Force Base in Georgia under solicitation number FA857126Q0041. The procurement encompasses an air compressor/air tank system with installation, a dust extraction system with installation, and the installation of a previously purchased sanding booth and robotic sander system. Key requirements include delivery of the air compressor and dust extraction system components within twelve weeks of contract award, with installation services to be completed within six weeks of commencement no later than week 26. The contractor must submit draft engineering drawings within ten days of a site visit and comply with extensive safety, environmental management system, and energy management system requirements, including ISO 50001 certification for all personnel performing installation activities. Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs) specify mandatory deliverables including commercial engineering design data, COTS equipment manuals, a project planning chart, contractor safety plan, and accident/incident reporting documentation. Proposals must be submitted via email to Phillip Braswell (phillip.braswell.1@us.af.mil) no later than March 2, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST, with all costs associated with the acquisition included in the quote.

This is an unrestricted acquisition that is not set aside for small business concerns, though one version of the solicitation indicates it is designated as a sole source contract for Original Equipment Manufacturer R.P. GATTA, INC (CAGE Code 5KRE7). The specific equipment required includes an Ingersoll Rand RS37i-A118-TAS air compressor (50 HP, 220 CFM @ 125 psi) with a 400-gallon steel air tank and two Eurovac Central Vacuum Systems (15 HP each), which must be compatible with the government-owned FANUC M-710iC robotic sander system. The contract is valued on a firm fixed-price basis across five line items, though specific award values are not disclosed in the solicitation materials. Performance will take place at Building 673, 470 Laundry Drive, Robins Air Force Base, Georgia 31098, with an overall installation timeline extending from March 6, 2026, through May 29, 2026. The Government will supply all required utilities within ten feet of the installation site, and Jessica Adams (Jessica.Adams.21@us.af.mil, 478-222-4090) serves as the primary point of contact for inspection and acceptance matters.