RFI - DUST COLLECTION SYSTEM ENHANCEMENTS FOR A PAINT BLASTING FACILITY

AI Summary

The U.S. Coast Guard is seeking information on enhancing dust collection systems in their paint blasting facility. This RFI focuses on solutions for monitoring and optimizing existing systems, specifically for Type VII corn starch media. Responses are due by November 14, 2025, and should be submitted electronically to designated contacts.

Contract details

Solicitation No.: 70Z03826IK0000001
Notice Type: Sources Sought
Posted Date: November 4, 2025
Response Deadline: November 14, 2025
NAICS Code: 327910 AI guide
PSC / Class Code: 4940
Issuing Office: AVIATION LOGISTICS CENTER (ALC)(00038)
Sub-Agency: US COAST GUARD
Agency: DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Primary Contact: Jordan Ownley
City: ELIZABETH CTY
State: NC
ZIP Code: 27909
AI Product/Service: service

Description

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.

Key dates

November 4, 2025Posted Date
November 14, 2025Proposals / Responses Due

AI search tags

dust collection systems paint blasting environmental safety aerospace maintenance industrial equipment

Frequently asked questions

RFI - DUST COLLECTION SYSTEM ENHANCEMENTS FOR A PAINT BLASTING FACILITY is a federal acquisition solicitation issued by DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY. Review the full description, attachments, and submission requirements on SamSearch before the response deadline.