Sources Sought for Mill Turning Center Machine

Army Contracting Command Aberdeen Proving Ground is seeking qualified sources for a commercial multi-task mill turning center machine with delivery by November 30, 2026, responses due August 13, 2026 at 11:00 AM EST. The procurement is NAICS 333517 (Machine Tool Manufacturing), PSC 3408, with no set-aside. Responses addressing capability to meet specifications should be submitted to Deneise Jackson at deneise.c.jackson.civ@army.mil.

Place of performance and delivery is DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland. The machine must accommodate heavy and interrupted cutting operations with simultaneous multi-axis CNC capabilities, conversational programming, graphical interface, and networking. Core operational modes include turning, milling, drilling, and rigid tapping with dual opposed spindles capable of complete part transfer. The main spindle requires minimum 5,000 RPM, 25 HP, and 240 ft-lb torque; the milling spindle requires minimum 12,000 RPM, 25 HP, and 42 ft-lb torque. Axis travel includes minimum 750 mm (X), 1,150 mm (Z), and 230 mm (Y) with rapid traverse rates of at least 36 m/min and continuous thrust of minimum 9,421 N on linear axes. The machine must include a programmable C-axis (0.001 degree positioning, 200 RPM rapid indexing), programmable B-axis (240 degrees travel minimum, 0.0001 degree increments), automatic tool changer (60-tool minimum, 1.7-second change time maximum), high-pressure coolant system, coolant chiller, chip conveyor, mist collection, workpiece probing, and electrical cabinet climate control. Maximum footprint is 4,615 mm (L) × 2,285 mm (W) × 2,630 mm (H), operating on 205–235 VAC three-phase, 60 Hz, drawing no more than 175 amps at 220 VAC. Delivery package includes freight, rigging, installation, commissioning, and operator training. Respondents must describe business type and size classification. Government encourages participation from Small Business, Section 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, and EDWOSB concerns.