JB Charleston Laser Cutter and Engraver

Air Mobility Command is preparing to procure an industrial-grade laser cutting and engraving system to replace a degraded legacy asset at Joint Base Charleston, with responses to this pre-solicitation notice due August 18, 2026. The procurement is not set-aside. The command seeks a 120-watt CO2 laser system with a 48" × 36" work area and 12.25" maximum Z-depth clearance, designed to restore production efficiency and eliminate maintenance bottlenecks for internal signage and specialized fabrication work. The system must feature CO2 Waveguide Laser Tubes with beam-enhancing optics, two overhead cameras for real-time bed preview, 1GB internal memory, and a touch-screen interface. Cabinet dimensions are specified at 70.6" W × 51.3" D × 42.75" H with a table weight capacity of 150 lbs. static load or 85 lbs. with active lifting motor. The procurement includes a dedicated, pre-configured workstation PC with laser design software, Vector Grid Double Kit with standard bed plates, internal or auxiliary air assist and compressor system, and replacement optical lenses (one 1.5" high-detail and three 2.0" standard). Electrical requirements specify auto-switching 220–240 volts at 50 or 60Hz single-phase with maximum 10-amp draw and NEMA L6-15P plug type. The system must be manufactured and supported in the USA with a 2-year warranty on parts and labor if possible. Professional operator training covering software operation, optics maintenance, and safe machine operation is required. Respondents should provide capabilities and company interest; this notice precedes formal solicitation.