USAFA - Wire EDM Drill
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- Solicitation number
- FA700025RFI528
- Agency
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Air Force Academy
Headquarters Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
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 United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) is seeking to procure a new Wire Electrical Discharge Machine (EDM) Drill for installation at Fairchild Hall in Colorado Springs. This pre-solicitation notice is designed to gather market research information for a potential future procurement of a specialized machining tool with specific technical requirements. The machine must have minimum capabilities including over 11.5" X-axis travel, 7.8" Y-axis travel, and 12" Z-axis travel, with the ability to support workpieces up to 8"x8"x8" weighing 400 pounds. The solicitation is classified under NAICS code 333517 for Machine Tool Manufacturing, with a size standard of 500 employees. This is currently a sources sought notice, meaning it is for information and planning purposes only, and the government is not yet formally requesting quotations.
The pre-solicitation notice does not indicate any specific set-aside designations, and there are no details provided about potential incumbent contractors or specific award values. The procurement is targeted for a Wire EDM Drill with precise specifications, including manual machining capabilities, an electrode diameter range of 0.012" to 0.120", and a power supply compatible with 208V/3 phase electrical systems. The notice was posted on May 28, 2025, with a response deadline of May 30, 2025, suggesting a very tight timeline for potential vendors to submit information. The machine will be installed at the USAFA location in Colorado, specifically at Fairchild Hall. Interested vendors should carefully review the technical requirements and be prepared to demonstrate compliance with the specified machine capabilities.
Notice text
SOURCES SOUGHT: THIS IS NOT A NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR QUOTATION. THIS NOTICE IS FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY! This notice does not constitute a commitment by the Government. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary and the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government.
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code proposed is 333517: Machine Tool Manufacturing, with a size standard of 500 employees.
REQUIREMENT:
The United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) anticipates a requirement to provide and install one new Wire Electrical Discharge Machine (EDM) Drill to Fairchild Hall located at USAFA, CO 80840. The Wire EDM Drill must include the following minimum salient characteristics:
- Be able to drill through hardened materials
- X Travel of > 11.5”, Y Travel > 7.8”, Z-Travel > 12”
- Be able support a workpiece of at least 8”x 8”x8” and 400lbs
- Need at least 3 axes of motion
- Manual machining capabilities
- Has an electrode diameter range of 0.012” to 0.120”
- Power supply must work with 208V/3 phase <30A Peak Load
- Has a digital display and digital read out system
- Contains all chucks, guides, seals, and electrodes needed to drill from ~0.012” to 0.12”, over 8 size steps
- Includes minimum 1-year manufacturer’s warranty
- Includes delivery to USAFA, installation/setup and initial training
- Compliant with the Buy American Statute
REQUESTED INFORMATION:
Interested and qualified parties should submit a capabilities statement that clearly demonstrates the ability to meet the requirements. Include your company’s UEI number, Cage Code, System for Award Management (SAM) expiration date, any related specifications/drawings, and answers to the following questions:
- What is your estimated timeline for delivery & installation?
- Where is the product manufactured?
- Who is the manufacturer?
- Are spare parts sourced locally or internationally?
- What is your estimated pricing? (This data will be used for planning purposes only.)
- Do you have a pre-priced Government contract vehicle for this item? If so, please provide the contract information. (If applicable; not mandatory.)
- Do you have any questions or comments related to this requirement?
Email your response to Tammy Martin, Contracting Officer, at tammy.martin.6@us.af.mil.
RESPONSES ARE REQUESTED BY: 30 May 2025 at 3:00 P.M. Mountain Daylight Time
Please note: All contractors doing business with the Federal Government must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) database (www.sam.gov).
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| USAFA - Wire EDM Drill | Solicitation | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation |
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