Supply of Heated Immersion Paint Removal System (Commercial Off-The-Shelf Equipment)

The contract seeks the procurement of a commercial off-the-shelf heated immersion or ultrasonically activated de-paint system designed to safely remove epoxies and CARC polyurethane coatings from aluminum and composite aircraft components without causing damage to the underlying substrate. The system must be capable of handling the demanding requirements of military-grade paint removal while ensuring material integrity and operational efficiency, with an emphasis on non-destructive, environmentally compliant, and technically validated performance. The equipment is intended for use in aircraft maintenance and modernization workflows where precision and substrate protection are critical. This is a total small business set-aside contract under the Small Business Administration (SBA) guidelines, classified under NAICS code 333248, and issued by the Department of Defense through the W7NJ Uspfo Activity Mo Arng. The opportunity is open for response until July 24, 2026, with performance expected to be delivered to a location with a zip code of 65803. The contract is structured as a subcontract, and interested small businesses must submit proposals prior to the stated deadline to be considered for award. The procurement underscores the military’s ongoing investment in advanced, non-damaging surface preparation technologies to enhance aircraft sustainment and readiness.