Developing and Testing of Container-based Expeditionary Machine Tool

The Department of Energy is seeking offers to design, develop, deploy, and test a container-based expeditionary machine tool system capable of high-performance machining in austere or remote environments. This solicitation (RFP-PR348709) targets businesses in the Machine Tool Manufacturing sector, specifically those with up to 500 employees, and will be awarded using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method. The contract will require the selected vendor to provide comprehensive design and integration support, including control design, component file development, and CAM toolpath generation. Proposals are due by April 15, 2025, at 3:00 PM EST, with a 120-day offer validity period. The anticipated subcontract period of performance runs from the award date through September 30, 2025, with key technical requirements outlined in the attached Statement of Work.

The procurement is not a small business set-aside and will be conducted through Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), operated by UT-Battelle, LLC. The place of performance is located in Honolulu, Hawaii (96813), with specific project milestones including delivery of the prototype to the Oahu port on June 13, 2025, and a final capability exercise on July 13, 2025. While the exact award value is not explicitly stated, the contract will be a fixed-price subcontract with payment terms of net 30 days via electronic funds transfer. The project involves developing a mobile machining solution that can be housed within a shipping container, with the contractor expected to demonstrate system functionality and produce demonstration components. Successful vendors must also comply with comprehensive regulatory requirements, including export control laws, cybersecurity standards, and specific Department of Energy directives.