Press Brake

The GSA Federal Acquisition Service is conducting a sources sought notice for a sophisticated Press Brake for the Marine Depot Maintenance Command. The solicitation seeks capability statements from potential contractors to assess market readiness and capabilities for this specialized equipment. The press brake requires advanced technical specifications, including Elite 6-Axes Gauging, Wila CNC Crowning Non-Hydraulic Die Holder, and comprehensive hydraulic and electrical configurations. Interested contractors must submit detailed capability statements via email to gary.carson@gsa.gov, including their company name, Unique Entity ID Number, socio-economic status, and relevant previous contract numbers. The sources sought notice (solicitation number 47QSWC25N0011) is currently in the pre-solicitation stage, with responses due by June 19, 2025.

This procurement does not have a specific set-aside designation and is open to a broad range of contractors. The press brake features highly precise technical characteristics, such as a back gauge with positioning repeatability of +/- 0.001", 460VAC electrical system, and advanced safety features including laser safe sentinel guarding systems. While the document does not specify a precise award value or budget range, it indicates a comprehensive procurement that includes the press brake machine, a complete tooling package with multiple premium punches, and additional technical accessories like an air conditioning unit. The sources sought notice is explicitly a market research effort and not a request for pricing, suggesting the GSA is in the early stages of understanding potential supplier capabilities before developing a formal solicitation. The timeline for potential award is not explicitly stated, but the current pre-solicitation notice was posted on June 5, 2025.