31 MXS waterjet, aviano air base, italy
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- F1F2A55114AG02
- Agency
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Air Forces Europe and Africa
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 333517 Machine Tool Manufacturing
- PSC
- 3419 Miscellaneous Machine Tools
- Place of performance
- Aviano Air Base Italy
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The 31st Contracting Squadron at Aviano Air Base, Italy, is conducting market research for a waterjet cutting machine to support the 31st Maintenance Squadron's Fabrication Flight. The requirement specifies a brand name or equal OMAX JetMachining Model OMAX 120X capable of cutting various materials including metals, composites, and glass with material thickness processing capabilities exceeding 3 inches up to 5 inches. Key performance requirements include minimum cutting travel distances of 18 feet (X-axis), 8 feet (Y-axis), and 6 inches (Z-axis), with traverse speeds of at least 180 inches per minute and positional accuracy of 0.001 inches. The machine must include CAD software (IntelliMax/IntelliCAM), sludge/mud suction system, taper compensation, abrasive feeder, and collision/terrain sensors, while supporting workpiece loads up to 350 pounds per square foot. Companies interested in submitting quotes must demonstrate their ability to ship equipment to Italy and provide detailed specifications showing compliance with requirements, with the anticipated Request for Quote expected around August 15, 2025, contingent on funding availability.
This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designation and is open to all qualified contractors. No current incumbents or contractors are mentioned in the pre-solicitation notice. The government has not disclosed any award values or budget ranges, noting that no funds are currently available for this requirement. The attached specification document details the OMAX 120X system with precise measurements including 6.096 mm X-axis travel, 3.048 mm Y-axis travel, and advanced features such as the EnduroMAX Direct Drive Pump with 1,000-hour operating range. Installation requirements include specific electrical specifications (380V-480V), air pressure parameters (5-8 bar), and a two-day on-site training component for machine operation and maintenance. Responses to this sources sought notice are due by August 11, 2025, providing companies a 10-day window to submit their capability information.
Notice text
the 31st Contracting Squadron is seeking to procure a brand name or equal OMAX JetMachining, Model OMAX 120X, for the 31 Maintenance Squadron's Fabrication Flight. Machine must provide the ability to cut a wide range of materials, including metals, composites, glass, as well as the ability to process material thicknesses in excess of 3” up to 5”
Please see the attachment for specification details.
Product/Performance Requirements:
Cutting X-axis travel min: 18 ft
Cutting Y-axis travel min: 8 ft
Cutting Z-axis travel min: 6 inches
Min Travers Speed: 180 in/min
Linear Positional Accuracy: 0.001 in
Repeatability Accuracy: 0.001 in
Maximum Supported Material (workpiece) Load: 350 lbs/sq ft
CAD Software: IntelliMax/IntelliCAM
Sludge/mud suction system
Taper compensation
Abrasive Feeder
Collision/Terrain Sensor
There currently are no funds available for this requirement, however, we are performing market research to identify available products in the market that are euqal or similar to the aforementioned.
If your company is able to ship this item to Aviano Air Base, Itay, and is interested in submitted a quote for this requirement, please respond to this sources sought with pertinent information, drawing and specifications illustrating how you can meet this requirement.
The anticipated Request for Quote will be publicized around 15 August 2025 contingent upon the availability of funds.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| OMAX 120X Metals Technology Craftsman rev2.pdf |
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