Robotic Wire Harness Manufacturing Machines

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Solicitation number
Robotic_Wire_Harness_Manufacturing_Machines
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

Place of performance
Pennsylvania 18466, United States

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

Tobyhanna Army Depot, under the Department of the Army, is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) to identify potential sources capable of providing one Prototype/Low-Rate Initial Production (LRIP) robotic wire harness manufacturing machine, one Full Rate Production machine, comprehensive machine documentation, operational software, and engineering services. The RFI seeks prime contractors under NAICS code 532490 and PSC W036 who possess the expertise and capabilities to meet the Government's requirements as outlined in the Draft Statement of Work. Key requirements include machines capable of handling various wire types (power, data) and termination methods (IDC, crimp, poke home, splice), with the LRIP machine measuring 2.3m x 2.2m x 2.3m and the Full Rate Production machine measuring 5.2m x 3.0m x 3.1m. The Government has stated that this RFI is solely for market research and information-gathering purposes and does not constitute a formal solicitation; responses will not be evaluated competitively and will not form a binding contract. All responses must be submitted electronically to Steven J. Burke (steven.j.burke.civ@army.mil) with a copy to Deborah Belak (deborah.belak.civ@army.mil) no later than 12:00 p.m. EST on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.

This procurement contains no set-aside designation and no incumbent contractor or award value has been identified in the pre-solicitation notice. The LRIP machine requires 240V single-phase power at 32A maximum with 700 kPa pneumatic pressure, while the Full Rate Production machine requires 400V three-phase power at 32A maximum, both operating within +10 to +35 degrees Celsius and 5-85% ambient humidity. Deliverables for both machines include operators manuals, maintenance manuals, installation documentation, training materials, CAD/CAM compatible software, and comprehensive engineering services encompassing operator and advanced operator training, application engineer support, field support personnel, and end effector development capabilities. The Government reserves the right to conduct one-on-one follow-up discussions with respondents to obtain additional information or clarification regarding submitted information. All proprietary or corporate data submitted will be protected from public release.

Notice text

This Request for Information (RFI) is being conducted to identify potential sources that possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to provide the following for Tobyhanna Army Depot, 11 Hap Arnold Boulevard, Tobyhanna, PA 18466: one (1) Prototype/Low-Rate Initial Production (LRIP) Robotic Wire Harness Manufacturing Machine, one (1) Full Rate Production Robotic Wire Harness Manufacturing Machine, Machine Documentation for both pieces of equipment, Software to Operate, and Engineering Services.

Please refer to the DRAFT Statement of Work, included with this announcement, for more information about the requirements.

This RFI is issued solely for market research information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. The information submitted in response to this RFI may be used to help the Government further define its requirements.

Responses will be treated as information only and will not be used as a proposal. All data received in response to this Sources Sought Notice marked or designated as corporate or proprietary will be fully protected from any release from the Government.

Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. The Government does not intend to make an award based on this RFI.

The Government reserves the right to follow up on a one-on-one basis with RFI respondents to gain additional information or clarity about information submitted.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

The Government is seeking to identify potential sources capable of satisfying this complete requirement at the prime contractor level under NAICS code 532490 and PSC W036.

Questions regarding this RFI can be e-mailed to Steven J. Burke at steven.j.burke.civ@army.mil

Responses to this RFI are to be electronically submitted to Steven J. Burke at steven.j.burke.civ@army.mil and cc Deborah Belak at deborah.belak.civ@army.mil no later than 12:00 p.m. EST on Tuesday February 17, 2026. Please include “Robotic Wire Harness Manufacturing Machines” in the subject line of the e-mail and include the following information with the RFI response:

  1. Company name
  2. Company address
  3. Point of Contact
  4. Telephone Number
  5. E-mail address
  6. Company Cage Code
  7. Primary NAICS
  8. Business Size
  9. Current Registration in SAM
  10. Web page address
  11. A capabilities statement that includes your experience, core competencies, and past performance to provide the above referenced requirements.

DISCLAIMER

THIS RFI IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP). IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY. RESPONSES WILL NOT BE RETURNED TO THE RESPONDER. NOT RESPONDING TO THIS NOTICE DOES NOT PRECLUDE PARTICIPATION IN ANY FUTURE REQUEST FOR QUOTE (RFQ) OR INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) OR RFP, IF ANY ISSUED. IF A SOLICITATION IS RELEASED, IT WILL BE SYNOPSIZED ON THE GOVERNMENT-WIDE POINT OF ENTRY (GPE). IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF POTENTIAL OFFERORS TO MONITOR THE GPE FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THIS REQUIREMENT.

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Notice history

Notice Type Posted
Robotic Wire Harness Manufacturing Machines Award Award Notice
Robotic Wire Harness Manufacturing Machines Latest special notice Special Notice
This notice Original Pre-Solicitation

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