Fluid Cell Press Machine

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is seeking to procure a single-station Fluid Cell Forming Press for the Fleet Readiness Center Southeast located in Jacksonville, Florida. The press is designed for forming sheet metals and titanium parts up to 0.125 inches thick, with a forming capacity of 51,000 tons and an operating pressure of 14,500 psi. The solicitation (SPE4A8-25-R-0006) will be issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP) under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 15, with a lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) evaluation criteria. Potential bidders must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), possess a valid DUNS number, Cage Code, and Tax Identification Number. The estimated solicitation release date is April 17, 2025, with a closing date of May 2, 2025, and interested parties can obtain the solicitation documents through the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS).

The contract does not have a specific set-aside designation and will be a firm fixed-price procurement with a proposed performance period of 340 calendar days after order receipt. The press will have a forming area of 63 x 157.5 inches and include one loading station, with comprehensive technical requirements covering safety standards, electrical specifications, and performance testing criteria. The contractor will be responsible for providing complete technical documentation, including operation and maintenance manuals, an acceptance test plan, and training for eight operators and eight maintenance personnel. Installation responsibilities will include foundation preparation, equipment placement, utility connections, and performance testing. While the exact award value is not specified in the pre-solicitation notice, the technical complexity and specific requirements suggest a significant investment in specialized manufacturing equipment for military logistics and maintenance operations.