CNC 5-Axis Gantry Mill

                                                   SOURCES SOUGHT/REQUEST FOR INFORMATION FOR

                                                 CNC 5-Axis Gantry Mill for Letterkenny Army Depot (LEAD)

The Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal (ACC-RSA) is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) and Sources Sought announcement to gain information from industry and seek sources capable of and interested in supplying and installing one (1) Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) 5-axis gantry mill in accordance with the associated purchase description. The purpose of providing this information is to conduct Market Research and identify interested sources capable of providing this item.

Letterkenny is looking to have one (1) company to provide and install one (1) CNC 5-axis gantry mill in accordance with the associated purchase description.

Contractors must be properly registered in the Government System for Award Management database (SAM). Offerors may obtain information on SAM registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 1-866-606-8220, or via the Internet at www.sam.gov.

Eligibility

At this point, the Government requests responses from all interested capable businesses and the applicable NAICS of 333517 - Machine Tool Manufacturing with a small business size of 500 employees. At this time, the Government has made no decisions about whether a full and open competition will occur. Upon receipt of all responses to this notice, the Government will determine its path forward.

Capabilities Statement and additional Information and Submission Details

REQUESTED INFORMATION:

Please provide a Capabilities Statement, which must address the following items:

1. Do you have experience manufacturing gantry cranes, or specifically 5-axis gantry cranes? Do you have experience being a distributor for a company that manufactures 5-axis gantry cranes? If so, who was the manufacturer? Describe the type of work your company performed in the past in support of the same or similar requirements? Describe your ability to meet the requirements in the Draft Purchase Description.
2. How long would you need to accomplish this requirement? What is the estimated lead time to deliver the 5-axis gantry mill? What is the estimated time required for installation and full set up and testing?
3. Please identify other Government Agencies for whom you have performed similar work in the past. What contract vehicle(s) were utilized for those contracts? Please provide contract numbers and Government POCs.
4. What obstacles or hindrances did you encounter while performing similar work on past contracts? List any lessons learned or best business practices found.
5. If awarded a contract, how many calendar days following an award would it take your firm to begin performance?
6. Does your company currently possess the capabilities to perform all the tasking for the required work internally? If not, what areas may require accomplishment with teaming arrangements and subcontracting?
7. Please provide any general questions or clarifications regarding this requirement.
8. Please note that under a Small-Business Set-Aside, in accordance with FAR 52.219- 14, the small business prime must perform at least 50% of the work themselves in terms of the cost of performance. Provide an explanation of your company’s ability to perform at least 50% of the requirement.
9. If applicable, indicate whether you qualify as a Small, Small Disadvantaged, 8(a) Small Business, Women-Owned, HUBZone, or Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concern and provide your documentary proof from the Small Business Administration.
10. Please supply your SAM reps and certs as well as your SBA Profile.
11. Please supply a rough pricing estimate, if possible.
12. Have you provided this item for the commercial industry?

Please offer recommendations to improve the draft Purchase Description. Identify any condition or action that may be having the effect of unnecessarily restricting competition with respect to this acquisition. Provide the specific aspects that unreasonably restrict competition and the rationale for such conclusion. The Government appreciates your answers and feedback and welcomes any questions you have.

If your firm is capable of the requirements described in this RFI, please provide a Capability Statement with answers to the above questions to Ms. Danielle Rhone, at danielle.r.rhone.civ@army.mil and Mr. Thomas Hall at thomas.c.hall111.civ@army.mil by 26 February 2026, 1:00 P.M. Eastern Time.

The Government plans to use the Internet and e-mail as the primary means of disseminating and exchanging information. Hard copies of documents posted on sam.gov will not be made available.

Points of Contact:

Danielle R. Rhone, Contract Specialist

Army Contracting Command – Redstone

Letterkenny Army Depot (CCAM-MSD-D)

1 Overcash Avenue, Bldg 10

Chambersburg, PA 17201-4150

danielle.r.rhone.civ@army.mil

Thomas C. Hall, Contracting Officer

Army Contracting Command – Redstone

Letterkenny Army Depot (CCAM-MSD-D)

1 Overcash Avenue, Bldg 10

Chambersburg, PA 17201-4150

thomas.c.hall111.civ@army.mil