RSM-22 Robotic Sand Milling Cell

The Department of the Army Materiel Command Contracting Command at Rock Island Arsenal is seeking to procure an RSM-22 Robotic Sand Milling Cell for the Rock Island Arsenal Joint Manufacturing and Technology Center (RIA-JMTC). The solicitation, identified as W519TC25Q2032, is for a stand-alone mold making system that includes an ABB 6-axis robot, tool change station, CAM programming package, cell safety guarding, and control software. Optional equipment requirements include a tool inspection station, hydraulic tilting mold table, and a 7th axis horizontal gantry. The contractor must provide comprehensive delivery, installation, site preparation, and training for operators, programmers, and maintenance staff. The solicitation was posted on January 2, 2025, with responses due by 10:00 AM on January 21, 2025, and evaluation will focus on the contractor's ability to meet detailed technical specifications and safety standards.

This procurement is uniquely restricted to Tinker Omega Sinto LLC under FAR 13.501(a)(1)(ii) simplified procedures for commercial items, effectively making it a sole-source contract. The NAICS category is 333248 (All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing) with a size standard of 750 employees. Delivery is required within 7 months after contract award, with the system to be installed at Rock Island Arsenal in Rock Island, IL 61299. The contract will be administered by Army Contracting Command - Rock Island and payment processed through Defense Finance and Accounting Service via Wide Area Workflow. The system must comply with federal safety standards, maintain noise levels below 85 dB, and include appropriate lockout/tagout capabilities. On-site service response must be available within 48 hours, and the contractor must provide complete documentation and support through final acceptance testing.