Air Curtain Ash Rake

The Department of the Army, MICC-Fort Drum, has issued solicitation W911S226U3336 for the procurement of a new 2026 or 2027 air curtain ash rake. This requirement is designated as an SBA (SBA) set-aside under NAICS code 333413, Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing, and PSC 4210, FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT. Responses to this combined synopsis/solicitation are due by May 28, 2026. Arthur West is the point of contact for this notice, which includes one PDF attachment published on May 28, 2026.

The rake must be compatible with the Air Burners S327 Air Curtain, S Series Fire Boxes, and military variants of the Air Curtain Destructor. Primary functional uses include ash leveling during active burns, managing hot coals for burn efficiency, and clearing the burn chamber floor. The tool requires a high carbon steel rake head with reinforced welds and a heavy gauge steel tubular handle between 72 and 96 inches in length. It must be rated for continuous exposure to chamber temperatures ranging from 1,600 to 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit and finished with a heat-resistant coating or high-temperature black oxide.

Additional specifications include a tool weight of approximately 12 to 18 pounds and an optional ash clean-out implement featuring a blank 1-inch steel faceplate for future connections. The scope of the award includes shipping to Fort Hood, Texas. The procurement focuses on operator safety by requiring an extended handle for standoff distance and reinforced construction to prevent tool failure under heavy debris loads.