THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION ANNOUCEMENT. This is a sources sought synopsis only. The purpose of this synopsis is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their business size classification (HUBZone, 8(a), Small Business, Small Disadvantaged, Small Veteran Owned Business or Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business) relative to NAICS Code 333249- Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (Size Standard of 500 employees). The Government will utilize responses to determine the appropriate procurement methodology. Responses to this sources sought synopsis shall not be considered a response to a solicitation. Again, this is a sources sought notification that is intended only for informational and planning purposes only. Interested parties shall not construe it as a solicitation, obligation, or commitment by the Government at this time. The New Hampshire Air National Guard has a requirement for an abrasive blasting cabinet that meets the following specifications: Item 0001: Abrasive Blasting Cabinet -Dimensions of 60" W x 50" D x 38" H working compartment area -Must have two 43" W by 30" H access doors with manual latches -Have an ergonomic blasting enclosure with gasketed drum covers, hoses, and nozzles -Be constructed of at least 10-guage steel -Have a least a 7.5 horsepower motor capable of achieving at least 3,450 RMPs -Have a view operator window/safety glass measuring at least 15" H x 32" W -1,200 CFM two stage cyclone separator/air wash, vibrating screen, utilizing magnetic separation -Cyclone separator must be cable of accommodating 1,200 standard CFM to allow for optimal particle removal -Must have 1.5 cubic foot ASME coded blast generator cable of reaching a 65-degree bottom angle of pressure in the lower portion of the chamber for non-pulsing media flow -Medial flow must be controlled by adjustable metering valve -Blast must be controlled by operator foot pedal -Noise reducing enclosure to reduce noise levels to under 80 dBA -Air pressure regulator with remote controller, pressure gauges, and cartridge filter/HEPA magnehelic gauges mounted on cabinet for easy viewing -1200 CFM certified dust collector, with primary and secondary HEPA filters, to prevent dust from venting into worker occupied spaces -Dust collector cartridges must be easily accessible for removal via a hinged door -Cabinet have automatic reverse pulse dust collector cartridge cleaning feature located on control panel The Government intends to issue a FIRM FIXED PRICE deliver order should a purchase be made. If interested, parties capable of providing the required services shall provide the following information: (1)What is your GSA FSS schedule contract number? (2)Is your business currently registered as a small business? (3)If small, does your company qualify as a small emerging business, or small disadvantage business? (4)If disadvantaged, specify under which disadvantaged group it falls under and if your company is certified under the Section 8(a) of the Small Business Act? (5)Is your company a certified HUBZone entity? (6)Is your company a woman-owned business? (7)Is your company a certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned organization? (8)Is your company a Veteran Owned Small Business? Small business concerns that are considering participation in this potential solicitation process under any Small Business Set-aside shall do so in accordance with the Small Business Act. If interested, please email your responses to the attention of
[email protected]. The Government will not accept responses telephonically. Interested parties must respond no later than 4:00 pm on 15 May 2019. This notice is to assist in determining availability from capable commercial sources only. If the government issues a solicitation, all interested parties shall respond to that announcement separately from this source sought.