Cobra braiding machines RFI

The Army Contracting Command (ACC) - Aberdeen Proving Ground, Tobyhanna Division, issued a Request for Information (RFI) on September 30, 2025, to identify potential vendors capable of supplying Cobra Braiding Machines for Tobyhanna Army Depot. The RFI specifically seeks suppliers for two machine models: the Cobra 450116P2 (Part Number: COB45016P2) and the Cobra 45040P2 (Part Number: COB45040P2). This Special Notice was published by the Department of the Army, a defense agency within the federal government. The anticipated contract vehicle will be structured as a Firm-Fixed-Price agreement under NAICS code 332999 for Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing. This is an information-gathering exercise designed to establish the vendor landscape for this requirement.

Interested vendors must submit their company capabilities by Monday, October 6, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST via email to Jason Burke at jason.m.burke.civ@army.mil. Respondents are required to provide comprehensive business information, including company name, address, point of contact, telephone and email information, CAGE code, primary NAICS classification, business size designation, and current SAM registration status. There are no specific eligibility restrictions noted, though vendors must maintain active SAM registration to be considered for future solicitation. The government emphasizes that this RFI is solely an information-gathering exercise that does not guarantee a future solicitation, impose any obligation on the government, or provide compensation for response preparation. Vendors should view this opportunity as a preliminary market research activity to determine contractor interest and capability in this specialized equipment category.