The Air Force needs a small business to supply and install a high-pressure cold spray system for Tinker AFB in Oklahoma.
Key Details
- What exactly do they need?
The Air Force needs a small business to supply and install a high-pressure cold spray system for Tinker AFB in Oklahoma. This includes the Impact Innovation EvoCSII Cold Spray Machine, Fanuc M-710iC/50 Industrial Robot, Nitrogen Supply System, Argon Fire Suppression System, HiWatch HR2 Particle Measurement System, ReliaCoat In-Situ Coating Property (ICP-8) Sensor, Dust Handler/Collector, High-Pressure Gas Plumbing, Ancillary Equipment, System Integration, Installation, and Training.
- What's the contract structure and timeline?
This is a firm-fixed-price contract with a base year and two option years. The contract will last for approximately 18 months, with installation delayed up to 18 months to allow for Tinker AFB Civil Engineering to review and approve the proposed installation methods.
- How will they pick the winner?
The contract will be awarded to the offeror with the lowest total price, with technical acceptability being a pass/fail factor.
- When and how do you bid?
Bids are due on July 23, 2026, at 12:00 PM CDT. Submit your bid through the RFO 12 procedures on SAM.gov.
Routine commodity buy — low-effort bid, modest payoff.
Who can apply
- Must be a certified small business (Total Small Business Set-Aside)
Heads up — easy to miss
- All quotes must be for the exact items specified in the Quote Sheet and attachments. Substitute or equal items are not permitted and will render your quote ineligible for award.
If you're interested, do this first
- Check that your small business certification is still active in SAM.gov.
- Write a 1-page summary of similar work you've done before.
- Email the contracting officer to RSVP for the site visit.