Large CNC EDM Sinker Sources Sought_S.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

HEADQUARTERS AIR FORCE TEST CENTER (AFMC)

EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE CALIFORNIA

5 November 2026

MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD

FROM: AFTC/PZIA

SUBJECT: Sources Sought Notice for a Large CNC EDM Sinker

DISCLAIMER: This Sources Sought Notice is for informational purposes only. This is not a request for quote. It does not constitute a solicitation and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government. Responses in any form are not offers and the Government is under no obligation to award a contract as a result of this announcement. No funds are available to pay for preparation of responses to this announcement. Any information submitted by respondents to this announcement is strictly voluntary.

INTRODUCTION: This is a Sources Sought Notice to determine the availability and technical capability of small and large businesses to meet the Government’s requirement for a new, fully functional Large Sinker EDM for the Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC), Arnold AFB, Tennessee, in accordance with Attachment 1 – 1848 Large CNC EDM Sinker Specification Sheet.

The contractor shall provide all materials, labor, and equipment necessary to provide a new fully functional Large Sinker EDM Machine. Refurbished or remanufactured parts are not authorized for this requirement. Delivery is required within four (4) months after receipt of order.

The machine must meet the technical requirements identified in Attachment 1.

NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (NAICS) CODE:

The anticipated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this requirement is:

333517 – Machine Tool Manufacturing

SUBMISSION DETAILS:

Responses should include:

1. Company Information: Company name, company address, and telephone number and email address of company point of contact.

2. System for Award Management (SAM): Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and Cage Code.

3. Business Size and Socioeconomic Status: Identify whether the firm is a small business and identify any applicable socioeconomic designations.

4. Capabilities Statement: Interested sources must submit a concise capabilities statement clearly demonstrating relevant experience and technical capacity to supply, install, and support comparable CNC EDM Sinker machines in accordance with the stated requirements.

Responses should be brief, clear and supported by verifiable evidence of relevant past performance.

5. Budgetary Estimate: A rough-order-of-magnitude estimate inclusive of delivery, installation, assembly, startup, testing, and all other required accessories and services to Arnold Air Force Base. This rough-order-of-magnitude is strictly for informational, planning and market research purposes only and does not constitute a formal quote, bid or binding proposal.

6. Delivery Schedule: Projected delivery time after receipt of purchase order, including installation and functional test completion.

7. Warranty and Service Support: Warranty terms, availability of extended warranty, on-site repair and response time, repair-parts delivery time, and location of service support personnel or authorized representatives.

SUBMISSION:

If your company is interested in meeting any aspect of this project, please provide the information requested above no later than 1:00 PM Central Time (CT), 13 November 2026, via email to:

Sarahanne Funkhouser – Contracting Officer sarahanne.funkhouser@us.af.mil

Zachary Dickson – Contracting Specialist Zachary.dickson.2@us.af.mil

Attachment:

Attachment 1 – Large CNC EDM Sinker Technical Specification Sheet

SARAHANNE FUNKHOUSER, NH-III, DAF

Procuring Contracting Officer mailto:sarahanne.funkhouser@us.af.mil mailto:Zachary.dickson.2@us.af.mil