Sources Sought - Laser engraver.pdf

SOURCES SOUGHT Dual Source Laser Engraver (Brand Name or Equal) at Travis AFB, CA

60th Contracting Squadron Travis AFB, CA Submitted 7 April 2026 Responses Due: 13 April 2026, 10:00 PM Pacific Time

REQUIREMENT

60 MXS is requesting to purchase dual source laser engraver. This machine will be used to part mark, trim and drill 3D printed polymer aircraft parts.

The contractor shall provide the following:

1. Equipment Specifications:

System Specifications Work Area: 48" x 36" (1219 x 914 mm) or larger Maximum Material Thickness (Z-Depth): 12.25" (311 mm) or greater Laser Sources: Must include two laser sources: a CO2 laser and a Fiber laser.

CO2 Laser Power: 120 watts, air-cooled, 10.6 micrometers Fiber Laser Power: 50 watts, air-cooled, 1064nm wavelength.

Motion Control: High-speed, brushless DC servo motors with rotary encoding.

Engraving Speed: 165 inches per second (IPS) with 5G acceleration or greater.

Resolution: User-controlled, up to 1200 dpi.

Power: 200 Watt Machine with Auto-switching 220v-240v, 17 Amp Draw, and 20 Amp wall plug required.

Camera and Software Camera System: Must include an integrated camera system with at least two overhead cameras for real-time viewing of the work area and accurate artwork placement.

Software: The system must include a software suite that allows for job management, print interface, and is compatible with Windows 7/8/10/11. The software should provide a live preview of the engraving table and allow for drag-and-drop artwork placement.

Connectivity: Must include Ethernet, USB, and Wireless connectivity options.

Onboard Memory: The machine must have at least 1 GB of onboard memory to store and re-run jobs.

Additional Features and Requirements Air Assist: A built-in air assist system that directs compressed air to the cutting surface is required.

Cooling: The laser tubes must be air-cooled.

Safety: The system must be a Class 2 laser product.

Ventilation: The system must have a minimum of three exhaust ports (two upper, one lower) with a total required ventilation of 735 CFM or greater.

2. Equipment Warranty:

Include Basic Customer Care Plan – 1 year

3. All freight, handling, & labor charges must be included

More Information can be referenced in the attached Statement of Need. The anticipated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this requirement is 333517 - Machine Tool Manufacturing

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY

This Sources Sought is to determine the availability of businesses to include small businesses (including the following subsets, Small Disadvantaged Businesses, HUBZone Firms; Certified

8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and Woman Owned Small Business) to provide the required products and/or services.

This Request for Information (RFI) Sources Sought does not constitute a Request for Quote (RFQ) or a promise to issue a future RFQ. This Sources Sought does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service. Further, the Air Force is not currently seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals. Responders are advised the Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI. All costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested party’s expense. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFQ, if issued.

RESPONSES MUST INCLUDE:

1. Business name and address

2. Name of company representative and their business title

3. Business Size and Type of Small Business (if applicable)

4. Cage Code

5. DUNS Number

6. Brief capabilities package demonstrating ability to perform the required services

Vendors who wish to respond to this should send responses via email no later than 13 April 2026, 10:00 PM Pacific Time to johanthan.daniels.1@us.af.mil and alexander.love_gaunt@us.af.mil

Questions regarding this announcement shall also be submitted by e-mail to the above two email addresses no later than 09 April 2026, 1:00 PM Pacific Time.

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ONLY to identify sources that can provide Dual Source Laser Engraver (Brand Name or Equal) at Travis AFB, CA. The information provided in the Sources Sought is subject to change and is not binding on the Government. Travis AFB has not made a commitment to procure any of the items discussed, and release of this Sources Sought should not be construed as such a commitment or as authorization to incur cost for which reimbursement would be required or sought. All submissions become Government property and will not be returned.

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