BRAND NAME OR EQUAL - AgieCharmilles FORM P Series Electrical Discharge Machine

NASA's John H. Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, Ohio is procuring a GF Machining Solutions LLC AgieCharmilles FORM P 600 Die-Sinking Electrical Discharge Machine (EDM) for producing systems and component parts for research hardware. The solicitation includes specific technical requirements such as precise machining capabilities with a maximum workpiece weight of 3,500 pounds, programmable Z-axis working head, C-axis functionality, fire suppression system, automatic lubrication, and IPv6 compliance. Based on Amendment 1, the procurement must also include onsite training for two participants, a minimum 3-ton stainless steel chiller with specified cooling capacity, and two years of maintenance coverage. The contract will be evaluated using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology as a brand name or equal solicitation. Quotations are due by September 3, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. EST, with delivery required within 12 weeks after order receipt.

This procurement is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 333517 (Machine Tool Manufacturing) with a 500-employee size standard. No current contractors or incumbents are specifically identified in the solicitation documents. While no specific contract value is disclosed, the procurement involves substantial capital equipment that is subject to current tariffs as NASA is not exempt from such duties. The machine delivery must be FOB Destination to NASA Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, Ohio, where the equipment will be installed and operated. The contract includes comprehensive warranty coverage, software support, and compliance with various federal regulations governing the acquisition and operation of precision manufacturing equipment.