Sheet Metal Working (Waterjet) Machine

The General Services Administration (GSA), on behalf of the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, is conducting market research through a Request for Information (RFI) regarding the procurement of Industrial Plant Equipment (IPE) specifically focused on sheet metal working waterjet machines. The government seeks to identify qualified contractors capable of supplying automated abrasive waterjet machining centers with computer numerical control (CNC) capabilities that meet Commercial Item Description specifications. Key requirements include U.S.-manufactured waterjet systems operating at 40,000 to 90,000 psi with high-pressure water and garnet abrasive capabilities, a 50-horsepower pump capable of 60,000 psi output with 1.2 gpm flow rate, Windows 10-based PC controllers, 2-D and 3-D cutting software, water recycling systems, and positioning accuracy of 0.001 inches. Responses must include company information, GSA contract numbers, socioeconomic status, company capabilities, relevant experience, and teaming arrangements, with respondents required to address twelve substantive questions regarding quotation needs, prior contract experience, production capacity, and alternative specifications. The RFI response deadline is February 20, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST, with inquiries directed to Brandon Tolson (Brandon.tolson@gsa.gov or 202-215-4409) or Collette Scott (Collette.Scott@gsa.gov or 202-731-3021).

This procurement carries no set-aside designation and involves no identified incumbent contractors. The equipment requirement encompasses four contract line items (CLINs) totaling sixteen units across multiple models: one unit of model 5555, twelve units of model 55100, two units of model 60x, and one unit of model 80x. Delivery locations span multiple domestic and international Air Force installations including Dover Air Force Base (Delaware), Sheppard Air Force Base (Texas), Travis Air Force Base (California), Naval Air Station Joint Base Fort Worth (Texas), Yokota Air Base (Japan), and Davis-Monthan Air Force Base (Arizona). The procurement falls under NAICS Code 332322 (Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing) and PSC Code 3441 (Bending and Forming Machines). No award value or budget range is specified in the pre-solicitation materials, and this RFI explicitly does not constitute a commitment by the government to award a contract or make payment for responses. Interested contractors should note that responses are limited to five pages and will not be returned after evaluation.