36 MXS Double Flare Machine
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- Solicitation number
- FA524025QM116
- Agency
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Pacific Air Forces
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 332996 Fabricated Pipe and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing
- PSC
- 3441 Bending And Forming Machines
- Place of performance
- Yigo Guam 96929, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force Pacific Air Forces, specifically the 36th Wing at Andersen Air Force Base in Guam, is conducting market research for a Double Flare Machine through a Request for Information (RFI). The solicitation targets manufacturers capable of providing a specialized machine that can produce single and double-lap flares on various metal tubing types including aluminum, steel, CRES, and titanium. Key requirements include pneumatic operation, the ability to work with tubing sizes ranging from 1/8in to 3/4in OD, and compliance with specific Military Specification 33583 flaring angle standards. Potential vendors must submit responses by March 28, 2025, at 10:00 am Chamorro Standard Time, with detailed information including manufacturer specifications, part numbers, and pricing. The RFI emphasizes that this is a market research exercise and not a formal solicitation, with all response costs to be borne by the participating companies.
The opportunity is set aside for total small business participation under NAICS code 332996 for Fabricated Pipe and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing. The procurement involves a single Double Flare Machine and associated shipping, with delivery specified as FOB Destination to Yigo, Guam. While specific award value is not disclosed, the machine must meet precise technical specifications, including dimensions of 36in x 24in x 24in and the capability to work with annealed ferrous and nonferrous tubing. The machine must feature steel construction for corrosion resistance, single lever operation, and ability to produce flaring angles of 37 and 45 degrees. Potential vendors are required to provide comprehensive details about their manufacturing capabilities, including specific make, model, and technical specifications that align with the government's stringent requirements.
Notice text
DOCUMENT TYPE: REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) /SOURCES SOUGHT NAICS CODE: NAICS: 332996 – Fabricated Pipe
and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing SUBJECT: RFI 36 MXS – Double Flare Machine Attachment 1 – Salient Characteristics Double
Flare Machine RESPONSE DATE: 28 March 2025 at 10:00 am Chamorro Standard Time (CHST)
I. This is a market research/sources sought notice seeking information only. This Sources Sought is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and is not a Request for Proposals or Quotes (RFP or RFQ) or an obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any services.
II. Responses to this notice are strictly voluntary. Responses to this sources sought are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. The Government reserves the right to determine how it should proceed as a result of this notice. The Government will not pay any cost incurred in response to this sources sought. All costs associated with responding to this sources sought will be solely at the responding party's expense.
III. Please carefully review specifications of all items within Attachment 1 – Salient Characteristics Double Flare Machine and respond according to the directions stated below. Business concerns responding to this notice articulate their capabilities clearly and adequately.
IV. If providing estimates, please include:
a. Manufacturer/make and part number for items in Attachment 1 – Salient Characteristics Double Flare Machine
b. Please fill out the following Contract Line Iten Number(S) (CLINs) table below and relevant areas in the attachment.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Sources Sought Double Flare Machine.pdf | ||
| Attachment 1 - Salient Characteristics.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Intent to Sole Source - 36 MXS Double Flare Machine | Special Notice | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation |
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