Tabletop Waterjet

NASA Shared Services Center is procuring a tabletop waterjet cutting machine for NASA Ames Research Center to support manufacturing prototype parts for research and experimentation efforts. The solicitation requires equipment capable of cutting aluminum, steel, or titanium up to 0.50 inches thick with an accuracy of ±0.005 inches, operating on tap water without special processing, and accommodating materials up to 12x12 inches in size. The waterjet must cut with and without garnet, maintain a cutting kerf ≤0.06 inches, achieve cutting speeds greater than 0.5 inches per minute for 0.25-inch thick steel, and include a post-processor for generating cut files while being certified for use on NASA's private network. The procurement will be evaluated using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) approach, assessing offers based on meeting all solicitation requirements. Technical and contractual questions must be submitted in writing by August 11, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. CT, with quotes due by August 12, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. CT to Monica Wilson via email.

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, requiring offerors to be registered in SAM.gov and provide small business status certifications along with two points of contact. The procurement is for a single waterjet unit with a performance period of 1 to 2 weeks after receipt of order (ARO) for delivery to NASA Ames Research Center in Moffett Field, California. The equipment must be compatible with either 220 or 110 single-phase, 60 Hz power configurations and include various representations and certifications covering telecommunications equipment, country of origin requirements, and small business provisions. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the solicitation documents. The solicitation number is 80NSSC25910808Q and falls under NAICS code 333517 for Machine Tool Manufacturing, indicating the specialized nature of the manufacturing equipment being procured.