Small CNC Vertical Milling Machine
Open Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA910127QB0XX_Small_CNC_Vertical_Milling_Machine
- Agency
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Air Force Test Center
Air Force Materiel Command, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 333517 Machine Tool Manufacturing
- PSC
- 3417 Milling Machines
- Place of performance
- Tennessee 37389, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC), through contracting office AFTC/PZIA (Arnold), is seeking sources for two new small CNC vertical milling machines under a Total Small Business set-aside, with responses due November 6, 2027. The sources sought is for market research only, is not a solicitation, and does not commit the Government to award. The Government states the acquisition may proceed as a sole source, as a small business set-aside in full or in part, or as full and open competition, depending on responses. Delivery is FOB Arnold Air Force Base, Tennessee 37389, and the contractor is responsible for preservation and packaging. Refurbished or remanufactured equipment is prohibited. The contractor must furnish all materials, labor, and equipment and provide on-site installation and supervision by factory-trained servicemen at no additional cost, including two days of initial training.
Key specifications in Attachment 1 include a 12,000 RPM maximum spindle, a 25 HP minimum drive motor, CAT 40 or CAT 40 Big Plus taper, a minimum 1,500 lb table load capacity, X/Y/Z travel of at least 30" x 18" x 18", an automatic tool changer holding at least 30 tools, an integrated 4th axis with an 8" 90-degree rotary head and tailstock, 0.0003" repeatability, and compatibility with AEDC's 480V, 3-phase, 60 Hz power. The contractor must provide a 24-month warranty from installation, respond to on-site repair calls within 36 hours, and deliver repair parts within 48 hours of order. Post-delivery verification includes test running and functional accuracy testing per ISO/ANSI standards.
The notice does not state a period of performance, award value, or incumbent. Responses are voluntary, and no funds are available to prepare them. The procurement is classified under NAICS 333517 and PSC 3417.
Notice text
The Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) at Arnold AFB in Tennessee (TN) is seeking sources interested and capable of meeting the Government’s requirement for two (2) new small CNC Vertical Milling Machines, as described in the Introduction paragraph below.
CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS:
AFTC/PZIA (Arnold) Attn: Leslie R. McGowan
100 Kindel Drive Suite A332 Arnold AFB, TN 37389-1332
DISCLAIMER:
THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTATION / PROPOSAL (RFQ / RFP). THIS SOURCES SOUGHT 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.
INTRODUCTION:
This is a Sources Sought Notice to determine the availability and technical capability of small and large businesses to meet the Government’s requirement for two (2) new small CNC Vertical Milling Machines. Refurbished or remanufactured parts are not authorized for this requirement. The technical specifications balance are provided in Attachment 1 – Technical Specifications-Small CNC Vertical Mill. The vendor shall provide all materials, labor, and equipment necessary. Delivery is required to Arnold AFB located in TN.
The result of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement if a requirement materializes. Based on the responses to this Sources Sought Notice/Market Research efforts, the requirement may result in a sole source acquisition, it may be set-aside for small businesses (in full or in art), or may be procured through full and open competition.
Provided below are the anticipated Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs), Item Descriptions, Unit of Measure (UoM), and Estimated Quantities:
CLIN ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT QTY
0001 Small CNC Vertical Mill EA 2
NORTH AMERICAN INDSUTRY CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (NAICS) CODE:
The anticipated North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 333517 Machine Tool Manufacturing. The anticipated Product Service Code (PSC) or this requirement is 3417, Milling Machines.
Submission Details:
Responses should include:
- Company Information: Name, address, telephone number point of contact names, an e-mail address.
- Business size. State whether your firm is a large business, small business, small disadvantaged business (SDB), 8(a)-certified small business, historically underutilized business zone (HUBZone) small business, veteran-owned small business (VOSB), service-disabled veteran owned small business (SDVOSB), or woman-owned small business (WOSB) based upon NAICS code 333517.
- Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code.
- SAM.gov Unique Entity ID (UEI).
- Provide any feedback regarding Attachment 1 – Technical Specifications-Small CNC Vertical Mill.
- Contract vehicles that would be available to the Government for the procurement of the product, to include ENCORE II, General Service Administration (GSA), GSA MOBIS, NIH, NASA SEWP, Federal Supply Schedules (FSS), or any other Government Agency contract vehicle. (This information is for market research only and does not preclude your company from responding to this notice.)
- Interested businesses should submit brief capabilities as it relates to supporting the above requirement.
- To assist with budgetary estimates, please provide a total estimated price to meet this contemplated acquisition.
The vendor’s response to this Sources Sought shall be electronically submitted to the Contract Specialist, Leslie R. McGowan, via email, and the Contracting Officer, Ms. Erica A. Anglin:
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- Emails: leslie.mcgowan@us.af.mil and erica.anglin@us.af.mil.
- Email Subject Line Reference: Sources Sought – Small CNC Vertical Mill
- Small CNC Vertical Mill Response Date: 6 November 2026, 10:00 AM CST
DO NOT SUBMIT CLASSIFIED MATERIAL.
All data received in response to this Sources Sought that is marked or designated as corporate or proprietary will be fully protected from release outside the Government and technical team.
Attachment(s):
- Attachment 1 – Technical Specifications- Small CNC Vertical Mill
Files
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation | |
| CNC Milling Machine | Solicitation | |
| CNC Milling Machine | Pre-Solicitation |
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