Wire, EDM

The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime is seeking 60 reels of uncoated hard brass wire for a Hitachi EDM (Electronic Discharge Machining) machine, specifically 0.012" diameter wire in 35lb coils with the product part number HBZ-K.012#K200XG. The solicitation (SPMYM425Q0463) is structured as a Request for Quote (RFQ) with an evaluation approach focused on low-cost, technically acceptable criteria. Potential contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and comply with federal acquisition regulations, including provisions related to telecommunications equipment and supply chain security. The RFQ requires offers to be submitted by 12:00 PM on May 14, 2025, with an anticipated delivery date of May 24, 2025, to the DLA Distribution Government Representative in Jointbase Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. Contractors will be expected to meet all technical specifications and regulatory requirements specified in the solicitation document.

The contract is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 333992, which has a size standard of 1,250 employees. The procurement is specifically for welding and soldering equipment manufacturing, with a Product Service Code (PSC) of 3439 for miscellaneous welding, soldering, and brazing supplies and accessories. The place of performance is within the United States, with the specific delivery location being Jointbase Pearl Harbor-Hickam in Hawaii. While no specific award value is explicitly stated, the procurement involves 60 reels of specialized wire, suggesting a focused and potentially moderate-value contract. The short timeline between the posting date (May 12, 2025) and the response deadline (May 14, 2025) indicates an expedited procurement process requiring prompt attention from potential small business contractors.