Hardware Insertion System
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA461025Q2465
- Agency
- Air Force Space Command Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 333517 Machine Tool Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Lompoc, California 93437, United States
- Points of contact
-
- Chris Hummel christopher.hummel.6@us.af.mil (805) 606-0490
- SSgt Deywan Hunt deywan.hunt@spaceforce.mil (805) 606-8297
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The United States Space Force, Space Launch Delta 30, is procuring a Hardware Insertion Press system for the 30 OSS/TDDEC at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, through a combined synopsis/solicitation under RFQ number FA461025Q0081. The acquisition seeks commercial products including the insertion press with all necessary equipment and installation services, requiring specific technical capabilities including force range of 500-12,000 lbs, minimum 18" throat depth, adjustable stroke length of 0-8", and compatibility with fasteners from M2 to M8. The government intends to award a single Firm Fixed Price contract based on best value determination, with evaluation criteria focusing on price and technical acceptability against the salient characteristics outlined in the solicitation attachments. Questions regarding the RFQ must be submitted via email by September 17, 2025 at 10:00 AM PST to the designated contracting personnel. Following Amendment 01, quotations are due by September 24, 2025 at 10:00 AM PDT and must be submitted electronically to SSgt Deywan Hunt and Christopher Hummel at their respective Space Force email addresses.
This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 333517 (Machine Tool Manufacturing) with a size standard of 500 employees, restricting competition to qualified small businesses. The solicitation does not identify any incumbent contractors or provide specific budget ranges, though it requires quotes to remain valid for 60 days through November 30, 2025. The procurement involves a single Hardware Insertion Press unit with associated delivery, installation, and training services, with the government intending to complete the contract award by September 30, 2025. Performance will occur at Vandenberg Space Force Base in Lompoc, California, with the contractor required to obtain proper base identification and vehicle passes for personnel access. The technical specifications mandate a compact system with a maximum 6'x6' footprint, 220V 3-phase power requirements, and precise repeatability standards of +/- 2% of force settings. Installation and training services must be completed within one day as part of the contract requirements.
Notice text
4 versions
Update #4 · Latest ·
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products for the purchase of Hardware Insertion Press with all necessary equipment and installations for 30 OSS/TDDEC Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA and is prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being solicited and a written solicitation will not be issued.
The 30th Contracting Squadron (30 CONS), intends to utilize this Request for Quotation (RFQ), under solicitation number FA461025Q0081, to award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract. The Government intends to award one contract to the responsible Offeror whose quotation represents the Best Value to the Government. The applicable NAICS for this acquisition is "333517 - Machine Tool Manufacturing industry", with a small business size standard of 500 Employees.
Offerors shall respond to this RFQ via e-mail by 24 September 2025 at 2:00P.M. PST. All quotations should be sent to, SSgt Deywan Hunt, at deywan.hunt@spaceforce.mil and Christopher Hummel at christopher.hummel.6@spaceforce.mil before the due date and time specified.
All questions regarding the RFQ package must be submitted to the above e-mail addresses by 17 September 2025 at 10:00AM PST. Any questions asked over the telephone will not be answered. Any questions received after this date and time may not be answered.
Update #3 ·
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products for the purchase of Hardware Insertion Press with all necessary equipment and installations for 30 OSS/TDDEC Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA and is prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being solicited and a written solicitation will not be issued.
The 30th Contracting Squadron (30 CONS), intends to utilize this Request for Quotation (RFQ), under solicitation number FA461025Q0081, to award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract. The Government intends to award one contract to the responsible Offeror whose quotation represents the Best Value to the Government. The applicable NAICS for this acquisition is "333517 - Machine Tool Manufacturing industry", with a small business size standard of 500 Employees.
Offerors shall respond to this RFQ via e-mail by 24 September 2025 at 10:00A.M. PST. All quotations should be sent to, SSgt Deywan Hunt, at deywan.hunt@spaceforce.mil and Christopher Hummel at christopher.hummel.6@spaceforce.mil before the due date and time specified.
All questions regarding the RFQ package must be submitted to the above e-mail addresses by 17 September 2025 at 10:00AM PST. Any questions asked over the telephone will not be answered. Any questions received after this date and time may not be answered.
Update #2 ·
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products for the purchase of Hardware Insertion Press with all necessary equipment and installations for 30 OSS/TDDEC Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA and is prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being solicited and a written solicitation will not be issued.
The 30th Contracting Squadron (30 CONS), intends to utilize this Request for Quotation (RFQ), under solicitation number FA461025Q0081, to award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract. The Government intends to award one contract to the responsible Offeror whose quotation represents the Best Value to the Government. The applicable NAICS for this acquisition is "333517 - Machine Tool Manufacturing industry", with a small business size standard of 500 Employees.
Offerors shall respond to this RFQ via e-mail by 22 September 2025 at 10:00A.M. PST. All quotations should be sent to, SSgt Deywan Hunt, at deywan.hunt@spaceforce.mil and Christopher Hummel at christopher.hummel.6@spaceforce.mil before the due date and time specified.
All questions regarding the RFQ package must be submitted to the above e-mail addresses by 17 September 2025 at 10:00AM PST. Any questions asked over the telephone will not be answered. Any questions received after this date and time may not be answered.
Update #1 ·
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products for the purchase of Hardware Insertion Press with all necessary equipment and installations for 30 OSS/TDDEC Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA and is prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being solicited and a written solicitation will not be issued.
The 30th Contracting Squadron (30 CONS), intends to utilize this Request for Quotation (RFQ), under solicitation number FA461025Q0081, to award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract. The Government intends to award one contract to the responsible Offeror whose quotation represents the Best Value to the Government. The applicable NAICS for this acquisition is "333517 - Machine Tool Manufacturing industry", with a small business size standard of 500 Employees.
Offerors shall respond to this RFQ via e-mail by 22 September 2025 at 10:00A.M. PST. All quotations should be sent to, SSgt Deywan Hunt, at deywan.hunt@spaceforce.mil and Christopher Hummel at christopher.hummel.6@spaceforce.mil before the due date and time specified.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Attachment 2 Salient Charactertics Rev 1_20250919.pdf | ||
| 30 OSS Hardware Insertio Press Amendment 01 dt 20250920.pdf | ||
| Questions and Answers final_CO_S_20250920.pdf | ||
| Attachment 2 Salient Characteristics._ Dt 4 Sept 2025.pdf | ||
| Attachment 1 Pricing Schedule.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Attachment 3-Clauses and Provisions .pdf | ||
| Combined Synopsis Solicitation_INSERTION SYSTEM.pdf |
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