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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 pressu…

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