Sources Sought for Quantity (qty) one (1) Unit Robotic Laser Wire Directed Energy Deposition (DED) Machine.
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- W911QX-25-Q-0086
- Agency
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ACC Aberdeen Proving Ground
Army Contracting Command, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 333517 Machine Tool Manufacturing
- PSC
- 6640 Laboratory Equipment And Supplies
- Place of performance
- Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland 21005, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Army Materiel Command Army Contracting Command at Aberdeen Proving Ground is seeking sources for a single unit of a Robotic Laser Wire Directed Energy Deposition (DED) Machine. The procurement targets a highly specialized robotic manufacturing system with specific technical requirements, including a robotic arm capable of 190 kg load capacity, 2000 mm reach, six-axis operation, and +/- 0.03 mm repeatability accuracy. The machine must be capable of printing with stainless steel, titanium, and nickel superalloys, and include integrated components such as a work bench positioner, wire feeder, digital slicer program license, and cooling and shielding gas systems. Interested parties are required to respond within five business days of the posting, providing detailed information about their ability to meet the technical specifications, business type, size classification, and past performance. The solicitation (number W911QX-25-Q-0086) encourages comprehensive responses that demonstrate full capability to deliver a turnkey solution meeting ISO9283 standards and compatible with design software like RoboDK and Siemens NX.
The pre-solicitation notice does not specify a specific set-aside, but it explicitly encourages participation from small businesses, including Section 8(a), HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Women-Owned, and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Businesses. While no specific award value is mentioned, the procurement is for a single unit to be delivered and installed at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, with an estimated delivery by the end of October 2025. The machine falls under the NAICS category 333517 (Machine Tool Manufacturing) and PSC category 6640 (Laboratory Equipment and Supplies). Potential contractors should note the strict security and access protocols required for personnel involved in the project. Responses should be submitted via email to Melissa Murphy and Thomas Jurgens, with a comprehensive package detailing the company's qualifications and technical capabilities.
Notice text
Please see attached Salient Characteristics for full description of requirement.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Salient Characteristics for Sources Sought.doc | DOC document | |
| Sources Sought.doc | DOC document |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Quantity (qty) one (1) Unit Robotic Laser Wire Directed Energy Deposition (DED) Machine. | Solicitation | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation |
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