AoI 0013 Building 134 Laser Cutter Replacement.pdf

Federal Agency: Army Office: Army Contracting Command-Anniston Army Depot (ACC-ANAD) AoI Title: Building 134 Laser Cutter Replacement CSO AoI Number: AoI A0013 AoI Release Date: August 13, 2026 AoI Phase I closes: September 3, 2026 at 10:00 AM CDT.

CSO Procedure: See W911KF-25-S-C002

1. General Information

1.1 Introduction

This announcement is for a Laser Cutter Replacement under the ACC-ANAD Commercial Solutions Opening Area of Interest (CSO-AoI) W911KF-25-S-C002-A0013. Interested parties are highly encouraged to visit the Government Point of Entry (www.sam.gov) to review the ACC-ANAD CSO special posting in its entirety to obtain more information on the process for submission evaluation of the CSO AoI Responses.

This CSO AoI seeks to solicit innovative solutions or new capabilities throughout this posting.

ACC-ANAD is not obligated to extend a request for proposal or make an award as a result of this CSO AoI; all awards are subject to the availability of funds and successful negotiations. This CSO AoI is not an authorization to begin performance, and in no way obligates the Government for any costs incurred by the Offeror associated with developing a Response. Prior to commencement of any activities associated with performance under this CSO AoI, the Government will issue a written directive or contractual document signed by the Contracting Officer with appropriate consideration established. ACC-ANAD reserves the right to modify the requirements of this CSO AoI at any time.

The authority to issue this CSO AoI is derived from ACC-ANAD CSO W911KF-25-S- C002, dated 04 April 2026. The CSO is issued under the authority of 10 U.S.C. §3458, as amended by Section 1823 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026.

1.2 AoI Background

Anniston Army Depot is the designated Center of Industrial and Technical Excellence (CITE) for tracked and wheeled ground combat vehicles (minus Bradley), towed and self-propelled artillery, assault bridging systems, individual and crew served small caliber weapons and locomotives, rail equipment and non-tactical generators.

1.3 Identify AoI Solution

This Area of Interest (AoI) seeks innovative solutions for a turnkey Laser Cutter Replacement to be furnished and installed at the Anniston Army Depot (ANAD) in Anniston, Alabama. The Government is open to considering multiple solution paths and encourages vendors to propose innovative approaches within the meaning of DFARS 212.7001 that enhance system reliability and application while ensuring the highest levels of operator safety.

The contractor shall be responsible for all resources necessary to design, manufacture, deliver, install, and demonstrate the functional operation of the Equipment, as well as provide comprehensive operator and maintenance training.

2. Equipment Requirements

2.1 General Requirements

The Laser Cutting Machine shall be new and one of the manufacturer’s current models. The Laser Cutting Machine shall be a fully integrated Laser Cutting Machine operated by computer numerical control (CNC) using a Windows based controller. The Laser Cutting Machine shall be capable cutting Inconel and Mica sheet and be equipped with dust evacuation system designed for material being cut.

2.2 Minimum Salient Features

• Minimum 118 inch X axis working range

• Minimum 59 inch Y axis working range

• Minimum 0.001 inch central positioning accuracy

• Workpiece capacity of at least 2050 pounds

• Self Cleaning Filtered Dust/Fume Collection System

2.3 Test Requirements

The Laser Cutting Machine shall be provided with all required capabilities, applications, tooling, fixturing, programming, and functions necessary to support the operation of the Laser Cutting System and Dust Evacuation for the below parts:

PN MATERIAL

NUMBER

Raw Material PART DESCRIPTION Fixture

3-500-222- 10 9-9017 .015 X28x28 IN SQ AMS5599

INCO625 SHT S

EPC2006010 Inco625

3-500-239-

9-9017 .015 X28x28 IN SQ AMS5599

INCO625 SHT S

EPC2006010

3-500-277-

9-9017 .015 X28x28 IN SQ AMS5599

INCO625 SHT S

EPC2006011

3-500-296- 10 9-9017 .015 X28x28 IN SQ AMS5599

INCO625 SHT S

EPC2006011

3-500-277- 04 9-9051 .008 X28x28 IN SQ AMS5599

INCO625 SHT S

EPC2006011

New part 9-9092 .030 X29x29 IN SQ AMS5599

INCO625 SHT S

NEW

TP550A M3622-

326L

.008 X28x28 IN SQ AMS5599

INCO625 SHT S

Rectangle fixture

3-500-369- 01 9-9033 .118 x28x28 505.3P NON ISO SHEET

STOCK

EPC2006011 Mica

3-500-369-

03 9-9030 .012 X28X28 505.3P NON ISOMICA

SHEET

EPC2006010

3-500-369- 04 9-9031 .060 x 19.68 x 23.62 505.3P MICA

PLATE

EPC2006012

3-500-369- 05 9-9032 .032 x 23.62 x 19.7 NON ISO SHEET

STOCK

EPC2006012

Conformance. The Laser Cutting Machine shall meet the requirements of this specification and conform to the manufacturer’s own drawings, specifications, standards, and quality assurance practices. The Government reserves the right to, at any time during the contract period; require proof of such conformance or to inspect the Laser Cutting Machine to determine compliance with the requirements of this specification.

Operational Test. Upon completion of the Laser Cutting Machine installation, the Laser Cutting Machine and Dust Evacuation System shall be operated in accordance with the Manufacturer’s standard operating procedure for a period of one (1) hour. During these tests, the contractor shall demonstrate proper operation of all controls, functions and features. The government will provide the materials necessary to perform the tests. All tests must be witnessed by the ANAD Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer's Representative. The proper operation of all controls and features shall be verified during this test period. Should a malfunction occur during any test, the contractor shall correct the problem and repeat the test(s).

Performance Test. The Contractor shall demonstrate the Laser Cutting Machine’s ability to meet the minimum performance requirements specified herein.

1. 10 of each part number material will be supplied.

a. Run off at manufacturer plant before transport to ANAD.

b. Run off after delivery and installation at ANAD.

3. Evaluation Factors

The Government will evaluate submissions based on the following three primary factors.

Factors 1 and 2 are of equal importance. Factor 3 will be considered to ensure a fair and reasonable price and that sufficient funding is available.

Factor 1: Technical and Innovative Merit The Government will evaluate the technical feasibility and the innovative nature of the proposed commercial solution. For the purposes of this Laser Cutter Replacement AoI, the evaluation will specifically assess:

• Performance & Technical Specifications: The extent to which the equipment's physical capabilities (e.g., load capacity, throughput, power requirements, footprint, operating environment tolerances) meet or exceed the operational needs outlined in the AoI.

• Compliance with Commercial Standards: The equipment must meet relevant commercial safety, environmental, and manufacturing certifications (e.g., ISO, ANSI, UL, CE) to ensure reliability and safety.

• Ease of Integration & Interoperability: How easily the equipment integrates into existing physical infrastructure (power, space, data networks).

• Degree of Innovation: How the equipment incorporates new technology to provide a leap in capability over current legacy equipment.

Factor 2: Delivery & Lifecycle Sustainment (Formerly Responsiveness) The Government will evaluate the offeror’s capability to deliver, install, and sustainment over its useful life.

• Delivery and Logistics Plan: The feasibility and speed of shipping, rigging, and installation timeline. This includes the vendor's ability to handle the logistics of moving oversized or heavy equipment to the designated Government facility.

• Warranty and Post-Sale Support: The terms, length, and comprehensiveness of the commercial warranty.

• Supply Chain Security & Resilience: Evaluation of where the equipment and its critical sub-components are manufactured.

• Operator & Maintenance Training: The quality of the training package provided by the vendor to ensure Government personnel are certified to operate and perform basic preventive maintenance on the machine.

Factor 3: Price and Funds Availability While this is a merit-based evaluation, the Government must determine that the proposed price is fair and reasonable.

• Fair and Reasonable Determination: The Government will evaluate the proposed price to determine if it aligns with commercial market rates and represents a fair value for the innovative capability provided.

• Funds Availability: Final selection is contingent upon the availability of appropriate funds for the proposed effort.

4. Questions Questions for this AoI are due by August 20, 2026 at 10:00 AM CDT. Submit questions via email to the two points of contact listed below.

5. AoI Constraints Any selected company/companies shall be required to be registered in the System for Award Maintenance (sam.gov).

6. Submission Requirements

Submit your written solutions via email to the two points of contact listed below by September 3, 2026 at 10:00 AM CST. The email subject line must state: CSO AoI A0013 Laser Cutter Replacement.

It is the offeror's responsibility to ensure that their solution is received by the specified due date and time. Solutions received after the deadline will not be eligible for evaluation.

7. Point of Contacts:

Contracting Officer: Heather P. Robinson, heather.p.robinson.civ@army.mil

Contract Specialist: Crystal Hodges, crystal.l.hodges8.civ@army.mil mailto:larry.d.stephney.civ.civ@army.mil mailto:heather.p.robinson.civ@army.mil mailto:crystal.l.hodges8.civ@army.mil