12 MXG Laser Engraver System

The Air Force's 502d Contracting Squadron, operating under the Department of the Air Force Air Education and Training Command, is soliciting quotes for one dual-source laser engraver system capable of high-precision marking and fabrication of aircraft components. The system must integrate both CO2 (80W) and Fiber (30W) laser sources with a 36" x 24" engraving table, maximum engraving speed of 165 inches per second, and Z-axis capability to handle materials up to 9 inches thick, and must be engineered and manufactured in the USA. The contract is structured as a firm-fixed price delivery order evaluated on technical acceptability and lowest price, with the government evaluating the three lowest priced quotes against minimum solicitation requirements; all technical factors must receive acceptable ratings for award eligibility. The original solicitation deadline of April 7, 2026, has been extended to April 27, 2026, at 12:00 PM Central Time, and offerors must acknowledge receipt of the amendment prior to submission. Quotes must remain valid for a minimum of 30 days and include unit, extended, and total prices with all shipping and handling costs incorporated into the CLIN pricing.

This solicitation is a 100% small business set-aside designated specifically for women-owned small businesses (WOSB), with a size standard of 500 employees under NAICS 333517 (Machine Tool Manufacturing). The procurement specifies delivery by June 1, 2026, to Hangar 5 CTK at JBSA Randolph, Texas, with on-site installation required within 8 weeks after receipt of order at 10900 5th Street East, Texas 78150. The contractor must provide comprehensive operator training, a mandatory two-year on-site warranty covering all parts, labor, and travel, and dedicated help desk support during normal business hours with guaranteed technician dispatch within one business day of any operational failure. Required accessories include a 3-jaw chuck rotary attachment, rim-style rotary attachment, vector cutting grid, air assist pump, and a standalone fume and extraction system appropriately sized for the work area. The system must comply with all relevant U.S. safety standards including CDRH regulations and operate on standard 110V power supply.