Waterjet cutters

This presolicitation notice is seeking waterjet cutters for the Joint Manufacturing and Technology Center under the Department of the Army Materiel Command Contracting Command Rock Island Arsenal. The forthcoming solicitation, expected to be released on or around July 8, 2020, will be set aside as 100% for small businesses. Offerors will need to demonstrate the ability to provide waterjet cutting machines and meet all requirements for form, fit and function. Proposals will be evaluated based on technical qualifications, past performance, and price. Interested vendors have until July 21, 2020 to submit any questions regarding this forthcoming opportunity.

The anticipated solicitation is expected to use NAICS 332710 (Cutting and Threading Pipe and Fittings) and PSC 3640 (Machinery Equipment and Supplies). As this will be a 100% small business set-aside, only small business concerns are eligible to compete. The current budget has allocated up to $500,000 for the procurement of 3 to 5 waterjet cutting machines to support production requirements over the next 24 months. Final proposals must include pricing for the specified quantity of machines, installation, training and a 1-year warranty period.