Air Curtain Ash Rake

The Department of the Army, specifically the Mission and Installation Contracting Command at Fort Drum (W6QM MICC-FT DRUM), has issued this combined synopsis/solicitation under solicitation number W911S226U3336. The requirement is for a 2026 or 2027 new air curtain ash rake compatible with the Air Burners S327 Air Curtain and various Fire Box S Series units, including skid-mounted and military variants. This procurement is designated as an SBA Small Business Administration set-aside under NAICS code 333413, which covers Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing, and PSC 4210 for Fire Fighting Equipment. Responses are due by May 28, 2026.

The ash rake must be constructed of high-carbon steel with a reinforced rake head and a heavy-gauge steel tubular handle, capable of continuous exposure to temperatures between 1,600 and 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit. The tool serves primary functions such as ash leveling during active burns, managing hot coals, and clearing the burn chamber floor after shutdown. Specific dimensional requirements include an overall length of 72 to 96 inches for operator standoff distance, a rake head width of 12 to 16 inches, and a total weight of approximately 12 to 18 pounds. The rake must feature an industrial high-temperature black oxide or heat-resistant coating.

The solicitation includes an option for an ash clean-out implement featuring a blank one-inch steel faceplate for future buyer-supplied connections. The final price for the equipment must incorporate shipping costs to Fort Hood, Texas 76544. One PDF attachment was provided with the notice on May 28, 2026, and Arthur West serves as the point of contact for this requirement.