MR RFI M00264-25-RFI-040.pdf

M00264-25-RFI-040

Haas UMC-500SS equipped with a multi-axis Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) package

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

The Marine Corps Installations, National Capital Region - Regional Contracting Office (MCINCR-RCO), Marine Corps Base, Quantico, VA is seeking information on behalf of the Precision Weapons Section, United States Marine Corps (USMC).

CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS: Marine Corps Installations – National Capital Region, Regional Contracting Office (MCINCR RCO), located on Marine Corps Base, 2010 Henderson Road, Quantico, VA.

INTRODUCTION: This Request for Information (RFI) is issued for market research and planning purposes. It provides industry an opportunity to ask questions and offer suggestions regarding the draft technical specifications outlined in the Capabilities Statement below.

The United States Marine Corps (USMC) has a requirement for a 5-axis CNC machine with integrated

Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) capabilities, along with accessories, software, training, and setup services. It's a hybrid system that combines precision machining and metal 3D printing, plus the tools and support needed to run and maintain it.

DISCLAIMER:

THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMAITON IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS

NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. 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 TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY

VOLUNTARY.

REQUIREMENT DESCRIPTION:

The USMC has a Base Year requirement for the following:

1. Qty: 1 — Haas UMC-500SS with integrated Multi-Axis Wire Arc Additive

Manufacturing (WAAM) package or equivalent.

The system shall support both subtractive and metal additive manufacturing operations within a single setup. Key features and auxiliary components shall include:

• Qty: 1- 5-Axis CNC Machining Center with Multi-Axis Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing

(WAAM) capability

• Qty: 1- Expansion module providing 8 M-code relay outputs

• Qty: 1- Belt-type chip conveyor for high-efficiency chip removal

• Qty: 1- Enclosure exhaust system to control mist and smoke

• Qty: 1- High-voltage isolated transformer supporting 380–480V operation

• Qty: 1- Through-spindle air blast system for chip evacuation during dry machining

• Qty: 1- Through-spindle coolant system providing up to 300 PSI pressure

• Qty: 1- Fume extraction unit suitable for WAAM process containment

• Qty: 1- Broken tool detection system for process safety

• Qty: 1- Hybrid CAM software capable of additive and subtractive programming

• Qty: 1- Build Plate Starter Pack (48 qty, 1" thick)

• Qty: 1- Four-day training course for hybrid machine setup and programming techniques

• Qty: 1- Four-day advanced training course focused on hybrid CAM programming

• Qty: 1- On-site system integration and startup support

• Qty: 1- Hybrid work holding package including risers, vises, jaws, and gauging pallet

• Qty: 1- Machine simulation software compatible with hybrid manufacturing

• Qty:1 - Hybrid postprocessor add-on for multi-axis WAAM programming

• Qty: 1- WAAM welding package including power source, cooling system, camera, torch setup, and consumables

• Qty: 1- Freight services for delivery

• Qty:1- Rigging services to off-load, position, and level machinery

• Qty 1- Tariff assessment placeholder (to be quoted per vendor submission)

INDUSTRY FEEDBACK:

This is a REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY to obtain industry’s feedback on the anticipated technical specifications, potential cost and performance risks, as well as any other related considerations for the required supplies/services.

Please provide feedback on the following:

1. Are you able to provide all of the products/services listed under the Requirement Description above?

2. Are there any barriers to competition?

3. Are you likely to propose on this effort? Why or why not?

4. Is this a product/service readily provided in the commercial environment?

5. Can this product/service be priced under a Firm Fixed Contract?

6. Identify any condition or action that may influence or restrict the ability to have a fair and open competition with respect to this acquisition?

7. Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) pricing gives the draft requirements. If unable to do so, please specify what additional data is needed. Please include shipping in estimates. This ROM is non-binding and does not constitute an official request for pricing.

8. What NAICS code(s) would be more accurate for this requirement.

SUBMISSION DETAILS:

Submissions shall reference RFI No. “M00264-25-RFI-040 “Haas UMC-500SS with integrated Multi-

Axis Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) package” in the subject line.

Interested vendors who wish to respond to this RFI should send responses no later than 08:00 AM Eastern

Standard Time (EST) on August 4, 2025, via email to the following email address:

anarosa.manavi@usmc.mil (Contract Specialist)

Request responses shall be provided in no more than 2 pages.

mailto:anarosa.manavi@usmc.mil

Questions and comments regarding this requirement will be accepted, reviewed and answered if the

Government determines responses are warranted.

The Government will not consider any vendor email that is incomplete or is not addressing this RFI questions. The Government reserves the right to determine if a response addresses this RFI, is not complete, and/or to not review a response without any further communication with the vendor supplying the information.

Submissions must include:

1) Responses to the “Industry Feedback” section of this RFI.

2) Business name and address.

3) Name of company representative and their business title.

4) Type of Business.

5) Cage Code and UEI; and

6) Contract vehicles that would be available to the Government for the procurement of the service, to include General Service Administration (GSA), Federal Supply Schedules (FSS), NASA SEWP or any other Government Agency contract vehicle. (This information is for market research only and does not preclude your company from responding to this notice.)

7) Proof of OEM Authorization For brand-specific items (e.g., Haas UMC-500SS), vendors must provide evidence of being a Haas-authorized distributor or certified integrator, such as:

• OEM authorization letter

• Valid distributor agreement

• Haas dealer reference

8) Delivery Information Estimate lead time, freight terms, and whether installation, rigging, and startup support are available.

9) Vendors shall provide manufacturer name, model, and part number for each proposed item meeting the technical description and performance requirements listed item. Equivalent products will be considered.

10) if Equivalent product vendor must provide:

• A detailed technical description of the proposed system or equipment

• Documentation demonstrating equivalency or superiority to the reference configuration

• WAAM integration capabilities

PROPRIETARY INFORMATION:

Proprietary information and trade secrets, if any, must be clearly marked on all materials. All information received that is marked Proprietary will be handled accordingly. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned. All government personnel reviewing RFI responses understand their responsibility for proper use and protection from unauthorized disclosure of proprietary information as described in 41 USC 423.

The Government shall not be held liable for any damages incurred if proprietary information is not properly identified.