Automated Investment Casting Cell

The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Air Force Sustainment Center is seeking a competitive procurement for an Automated Investment Casting Cell to be delivered to Tinker AFB in Oklahoma. This pre-solicitation notice indicates a firm fixed price contract for specialized foundry machinery focused on aluminum casting processes, classified under NAICS code 331524 for Aluminum Foundries. The solicitation requires potential vendors to submit a completed Standard Form 1449 (SF1449) with comprehensive documentation supporting their quote, ensuring all information is clearly readable and legible. Vendors are advised that no quotes will be accepted until the full solicitation is officially posted, with the current pre-solicitation notice serving as an advance notification. The response deadline is set for March 14, 2025, providing interested contractors approximately one month to prepare their submissions.

The pre-solicitation notice does not indicate any specific set-aside classifications, suggesting the opportunity is open to all qualified vendors within the aluminum foundry and casting machinery sector. While specific award values are not disclosed in the notice, the procurement is structured as a firm fixed price contract that must include all-inclusive costs such as shipping, taxes, and associated fees. The procurement is specifically targeting equipment and supplies related to foundry machinery, as categorized under PSC code 3680. The contract appears focused on acquiring an automated investment casting cell, which implies sophisticated manufacturing equipment for precision metal component production. The procurement is being conducted by a defense agency, specifically the Air Force Sustainment Center, which suggests potential strategic importance for military logistics or equipment manufacturing capabilities.