Vertical Milling Machine

The Department of the Army Materiel Command Contracting Command Rock Island Arsenal is procuring vertical milling machines for the Rock Island Arsenal Joint Manufacturing and Technology Center. The solicitation seeks two 3-axis vertical double column machining centers with comprehensive specifications including 110-inch X-axis, 40-inch Y-axis, 13,000-pound payload capacity, spindle speeds of 35-8000 rpm, and 70-horsepower continuous spindle power. Additional line items include NC rotary attachments, tooling certificates valued at $10,000 each, and 200 hours of engineering/programming support. The procurement will utilize a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation process, with technical factors including demonstrated experience supplying similar equipment, compliance with Rock Island Purchase Description specifications, equipment identification details, and warranty terms. Proposals are due November 10, 2025, and must include comprehensive documentation requirements, training provisions, and a minimum one-year parts and labor warranty.

This procurement is set aside for Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) enterprises and requires submission of a small business subcontracting plan in accordance with FAR 52.219-9. The contract will be awarded as a Firm Fixed Price arrangement with FOB Destination terms to Rock Island, Illinois. The solicitation includes specific quantities of two primary vertical milling machines along with optional rotary attachments and up to five tooling certificates. Performance will occur at Rock Island Arsenal in Rock Island, Illinois, with extensive service and support requirements including English-speaking technicians, 48-hour on-site response capability, and comprehensive training for operators, programmers, maintenance personnel, and methods staff. The contractor must also provide detailed technical documentation including installation guides, maintenance manuals, operator manuals, and environmental compliance data in both electronic and paper formats.