USAFA - Wire EDM Drill
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA700025Q0082
- Agency
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Air Force Academy
Headquarters Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 333517 Machine Tool Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Usaf Academy, Colorado 80840, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Air Force Academy is procuring one new wire electrical discharge machine (EDM) drill through this combined synopsis and solicitation prepared under FAR subpart 12.6 for commercial items. The machine must meet specific technical requirements including the ability to drill through hardened materials, X/Y/Z travel specifications exceeding 11.5", 7.8", and 12" respectively, support for workpieces up to 8"x8"x8" and 400 pounds, and compatibility with electrode diameters ranging from 0.012" to 0.120". The procurement includes delivery, installation, initial training, and a minimum one-year manufacturer's warranty, with preference given to domestic end products under the Buy American Statute. Questions were due by June 12, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. MDT, and quotes are due by June 17, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. MDT. The government has emphasized that funds are not currently available and reserves the right to cancel the solicitation at any time before or after the closing date.
This opportunity is designated as a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 333517 (Machine Tool Manufacturing) with a size standard of 500 employees. No incumbent contractors or specific award values are mentioned in the solicitation documents. The procurement is for a single unit of equipment with rigging only required if components exceed 3,500 pounds in weight. Performance will take place at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado, where the government will provide electrical support for the installation. All software or embedded technology products must comply with Department of Defense Information Network Approved Products List requirements or obtain necessary waivers for interoperability and cybersecurity standards.
Notice text
2 versions
Update #2 · Latest ·
Amendment 1 - Adds the solicitation Questions and Answers as an attachment.
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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.
This effort is being solicited as a 100% small business set-aside. The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 333517 – Machine Tool Manufacturing with a size standard of 500 employees.
*****Notice to Offeror(s)/Supplier(s): Funds are not presently available for this effort. No award will be made under this solicitation until funds are available. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs.*****
DESCRIPTION OF THE REQUIREMENT
The purpose of this combined synopsis and solicitation is for the purchase, delivery, and installation of one new wire electrical discharge machine (EDM) drill in accordance with the minimum salient characteristics at Attachment 1 – Salient Characteristics. Rigging is not required unless a component’s weight exceeds 3500 lbs.
See attached Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for complete details and instructions.
Questions Due: 12 June 2025, 4:00 p.m. MDT
Quotes Due: 17 June 2025, 4:00 p.m. MDT
Update #1 ·
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.
This effort is being solicited as a 100% small business set-aside. The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 333517 – Machine Tool Manufacturing with a size standard of 500 employees.
*****Notice to Offeror(s)/Supplier(s): Funds are not presently available for this effort. No award will be made under this solicitation until funds are available. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs.*****
DESCRIPTION OF THE REQUIREMENT
The purpose of this combined synopsis and solicitation is for the purchase, delivery, and installation of one new wire electrical discharge machine (EDM) drill in accordance with the minimum salient characteristics at Attachment 1 – Salient Characteristics. Rigging is not required unless a component’s weight exceeds 3500 lbs.
See attached Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for complete details and instructions.
Questions Due: 12 June 2025, 4:00 p.m. MDT
Quotes Due: 17 June 2025, 4:00 p.m. MDT
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Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| This notice | Solicitation | |
| USAFA - Wire EDM Drill | Pre-Solicitation |
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