AJAX Induction Furnace

The Department of the Army Materiel Command Contracting Command Rock Island Arsenal is conducting a sole-source solicitation for an induction furnace upgrade, specifically targeting AJAX TOCCO MAGNETHERMIC CORP as the exclusive vendor. The procurement involves acquiring 35kW TOCCOtron AC power supply systems and control upgrade components for two induction heating skids at the Rock Island Arsenal - Joint Manufacturing and Technology Center. The contract will be awarded as a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) commercial item using Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection procedures. Contractors must provide a unique item identifier, submit compliance with the Rock Island Purchase Description, identify specific equipment manufacturer and model numbers, and offer a minimum one-year parts and labor warranty. The solicitation response is due by May 6, 2025, at 09:00 AM, with the document following Federal Acquisition Regulation guidelines under 41 U.S.C. 1901 and 13.501.

The solicitation is not set aside for any specific business classification and is classified under NAICS category 333994 for Industrial Process Furnace and Oven Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 500 employees. The contract will be administered by the Rock Island Arsenal Joint Manufacturing and Technology Center, with payment processed through Wide Area Workflow by the Defense Finance and Accounting Service. Delivery will be to Rock Island, IL 61299, with inspection and acceptance delegated to the RIA-JMTC. The procurement includes power supplies, transformers, cables, cooling water recirculators, installation, and upgrades such as programmable logic controllers, servo motors, and human-machine interfaces. The sole source justification is based on AJAX TOCCO being the original equipment manufacturer with proprietary rights to the equipment's engineering and design, making them the exclusive distributor, vendor, and repair contractor for these specific products.