Air Curtain Ash Rake

The Department of the Army, MICC-FT Drum, is seeking a 2026 or 2027 new air curtain ash rake under solicitation number W911S226U3336. This combined synopsis and solicitation is designated as an SBA Small Business Administration set-aside. The procurement is classified under NAICS code 333413 for Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing and PSC 4210 for Fire Fighting Equipment. All responses are due by May 28, 2026, to point of contact Arthur West.

The equipment must be compatible with the Air Burners S327 Air Curtain as well as various Fire Box S Series models, including skid-mounted and trailer-mounted military variants. The rake is intended for ash leveling, managing hot coals, and clearing burn chambers after shutdown. Required specifications include a high carbon steel rake head with reinforced welds and a heavy gauge steel tubular handle designed for continuous exposure to temperatures between 1,600 and 2,000°F. The tool must measure 72 to 96 inches in length and 12 to 16 inches in width, weighing approximately 12 to 18 pounds.

Safety features for the rake include an extended handle for operator standoff distance and heat-resistant construction to prevent tool failure. The solicitation includes an option for an ash clean-out implement with a blank one-inch steel faceplate for buyer-supplied connections. Performance requires shipping the equipment to Fort Hood, Texas, 76544, with all shipping costs included in the final price. One PDF attachment was issued with the solicitation on May 28, 2026.