# Request for Information on Robotic Blasting Arm Vendors for the Department of the Air Force (DAF) Advanced Manufacturing Program Office Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/fa8684bbrc - Solicitation number: FA8684BBRC - Notice type: Sources sought - Status: Closed. Deadline was October 13, 2025 at 2:00 PM EDT - Department: Department of the Air Force - Agency: Department of the Air Force - Contracting office: FA8684 AFLCMC Rodk (FA8684) - NAICS: 333248 All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing - Product or service code: 4940 Miscellaneous Maintenance and Repair Shop Specialized Equipment - First posted: September 12, 2025 - Last posted: September 12, 2025 - SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/c72a10c809694277a73114472adea641/view ## Description The Department of the Air Force (DAF) is researching capability options for a wall mounted robotic blasting arm to automate de?painting operations. The U.S. Air Force seeks responses describing a robotic system that can remove paint and primer, either autonomously or manually, using abrasive blast media and programmable paths. Responses should detail functional capabilities, performance specifications, integration requirements, and any supporting technologies required to achieve reliable de?painting of aircraft components. This Request for Information (RFI) is issued solely for source planning and market- research purposes. It does not constitute an invitation to bid, a request for quotation or proposal, nor does it create any obligation for the Government to procure goods or services. ## Publications - September 12, 2025: Sources sought, due October 13, 2025 at 2:00 PM EDT. Notice c72a10c809694277a73114472adea641. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/c72a10c809694277a73114472adea641/view ## Points of contact - Mary Schuler, mary.schuler.1@us.af.mil - Andrew Gross, andrew.gross.4@us.af.mil --- Source: SAM.gov Contract Opportunities bulk extract. Confirm deadlines on SAM.gov before responding. Cite https://abierto.us/opportunities/fa8684bbrc.