Intent to Sole Source Brand Name Only: Toyoda Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) Horizontal Machining Center

The Army Contracting Command - Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG), Tobyhanna Division, has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to award a sole-source contract for the procurement of one Toyoda FH630SX-i Horizontal Machining Center with Fanuc 31i control system. The Department of the Army is seeking to acquire this specialized equipment under simplified acquisition procedures for commercial items. This notice indicates that the government has determined that only one source can fulfill the requirement, and the intended contractor is Alta Enterprises, INC, which serves as the exclusive authorized reseller of Toyoda horizontal machining centers in the Northeastern Pennsylvania region. The procurement falls under NAICS code 333517 (Machine Tool Manufacturing) and is designated as a total small business set-aside.

The primary objective of this notice is to inform potential interested parties of the government's intent to pursue a sole-source acquisition, while providing an opportunity for alternative suppliers to demonstrate their capability to meet the requirement. The response deadline for interested parties is November 28, 2025. While this procurement is not being competed, the government will consider any submitted information regarding alternative capabilities, and such submissions will not negatively impact the government's schedule, warranty considerations, or pricing negotiations. Eligibility is limited to small business entities meeting the 500-employee size standard for the machine tool manufacturing industry. Interested parties should understand that any information provided will be evaluated solely to determine whether a competitive procurement should be conducted in the future, and that the government retains full discretion in its contracting decisions.