REQUEST FOR INFORMATION FOR COLD SPRAY SYSTEM FOR C4ISR SYSTEM REPAIR

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

Cold Spray System for C4ISR System Repair
Issued by: Tobyhanna Army Depot
Date of Issuance: 2026-04-29

DISCLAIMER:  THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS NOTICE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT, NOR IS A PROPOSAL REQUESTED TO BE SUBMITTED. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS, AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.

This Request for Information (RFI) is issued by Tobyhanna Army Depot (TYAD) to solicit information and capabilities from potential sources for the turn-key procurement (including delivery and installation) of a cold spray system. The system is intended for material deposition applications, including repair and coating of metal components for Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) systems.

TYAD has a potential requirement to procure a cold spray system capable of precise material deposition in support of mechanical repairs of C4ISR systems. The system should be designed to meet stringent operational standards and provide optimal performance for various applications, including repair and coating of metal components.

I. SCOPE OF INFORMATION REQUESTED

We are seeking information on commercially available cold spray systems that meet the following requirements. Please provide detailed responses to the following:

1. COLD SPRAY SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS

• Type of Gas: Specify the type of gas used in the cold spray process (e.g., nitrogen, helium).
• Size of Powder: Provide the size range of powder particles suitable for the system (e.g., 5-50 microns).
• Feed Rate of Powder: Detail the feed rate of powder (e.g., grams per minute).
• Size and Shapes of Nozzles: Specify the dimensions and shapes of the nozzles used in the cold spray process.
• Manual or Automatic Operation: Indicate whether the system operates manually, automatically, or both.
• Enclosures for the Equipment: Describe the enclosures provided for the equipment, including construction material, sound-dampening capabilities, and overall footprint.
• Dimensions of the Enclosure: Provide the interior and exterior dimensions of the enclosure.
• Ventilation Systems: Detail the available ventilation systems for the removal of dust in the enclosure.
• Associated Cabling: Specify the associated cabling required for the system.
• Safety Equipment: Include details on safety equipment such as emergency power off buttons, interlocks, and sensors.
• Acceptable Materials for Powder: List the materials that can be used as powder in the cold spray system (e.g., aluminum, copper, titanium).
• Temperature of Gas Heater: Provide the operating temperature range of the gas heater.
• Pressures for Gas: Specify the gas pressures required for the system (e.g., psi or bar).
• Size of Equipment: Detail the weight & dimensions of the cold spray equipment, and maximum system / component dimensions that can be accommodated.
• Power Requirements for Equipment: Provide the power requirements for the system (e.g., voltage, amperage, phase).
• Installation Requirements: Detail any special installation requirements, including infrastructure modifications and safety considerations.
• Software and IT Capabilities: Specify the operating system used by the equipment’s controller, and any network connectivity requirements, including whether the system can operate fully stand-alone / air-gapped.

2. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Manuals: Include details on available installation, operation, and maintenance manuals.
• Installation Services: Detail the installation services offered, including on-site commissioning and associated operator training.
• Shipping: Provide estimated shipping details and costs.

II. SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

Interested businesses should submit a brief capabilities statement package (no more than ten 8.5 X 11-inch pages, font no smaller than 10 point) demonstrating the ability to provide the products/systems listed in this Technical Description. Documentation should be in bullet format.

If your organization has the potential capacity to provide the required products/systems, please include the following vendor information in your submission:

1. Company Overview: Organization name, address, website address, and type of ownership.
2. Points of Contact: Primary POCs including Name, Title, Phone, and Email.
3. Experience: A brief overview of your company’s experience in providing similar cold spray systems.
4. References: References from customers who have procured similar systems, if available.
5. Capability Statement: Tailored capability statements addressing the technical requirements of this notice, with appropriate documentation supporting claims of organizational and staff capability. If significant subcontracting or teaming is anticipated to deliver technical capability, organizations should address the administrative and management structure of such arrangements.

Your response to this RFI, including the capabilities statement, shall be electronically submitted in either Microsoft Word or Portable Document Format (PDF) via email to the technical points of contact:

• • James Harris:  james.t.harris208.civ@army.mil
  • Ricky Saunders:  ricky.saunders.civ@army.mil

Submissions must be received no later than 12:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) on 15 May 2026. Please reference the synopsis/RFI number in the subject line of the e-mail and on all enclosed documents.

No phone or email inquiries regarding the status of a potential subsequent Request for Proposal (RFP) will be accepted. Information and materials submitted in response to this request WILL NOT be returned. DO NOT SUBMIT CLASSIFIED MATERIAL. All data received in response to this RFI that is marked or designated as corporate or proprietary will be fully protected from any release outside the Government.