36 MXS Back Shop Mini Mills

The Department of the Air Force Pacific Air Forces, specifically the 36th Wing at Andersen Air Force Base in Guam, has issued a sources sought notice for back shop equipment consisting of multiple HAAS CNC machining tools for the 36th Maintenance Squadron (36 MXS) Back Shop. The equipment includes four distinct machines: a HAAS Mini Mill, VF-4 CNC Vertical Milling Machine, UMC-750SS 5-Axis Milling Machine, and ST-20Y CNC Lathe, each with comprehensive specifications covering machine capabilities, operational enhancements, and precision features. Key machine specifications include varied spindle speeds ranging from 6,000-15,000 RPM, horsepower ranges of 7.5-30 HP, advanced machining capabilities including 5-axis simultaneous machining, wireless probing systems, and programmable coolant controls. The procurement requires additional features such as machine anchoring kits, IUID tag plates compliant with MIL-STD-130x, overseas shipping protection, comprehensive training packages, on-site overseas startup support, and operator proficiency training. This is strictly a market research and sources sought notice with responses due by August 8, 2025 at 11:00 am Central Time, submitted via email to Contract Specialist 2d Lt Jake Jandra and Contracting Officer Elena Gifford. The government emphasizes this is not a formal Request for Proposals or Quotes and carries no obligation to acquire services.

This opportunity operates under NAICS Code 333517 for Machine Tool Manufacturing and does not utilize any set-aside designations, making it open to all qualified contractors. The notice does not identify any incumbent contractors or provide specific award values or budget ranges for the procurement. The solicitation involves four separate CNC machines that will require freight delivery to Tracy, CA, with final shipping and delivery to 36 MXG, Unit 14012, APO, AP 96543-4003 in Guam. The timeline indicates this is an early-stage market research effort with a very short response window of only three days from posting to deadline. The procurement encompasses not just equipment acquisition but a comprehensive package including training, installation support, and logistics coordination for overseas deployment. All costs associated with responding to this sources sought notice will be at the responding party's expense, and the government reserves the right to determine how to proceed based on the information received.