2-Head Embroidery Machine

The U.S. Army is seeking a single commercial-grade 2-head embroidery machine for use by the NTC Sewing Shop at Fort Irwin, California, to produce military nameplates, unit patches, and other insignia for ODU uniforms. The equipment must feature two sewing heads, each with 15 needles, a heavy-duty steel frame weighing approximately 1,168 pounds, and the ability to sew at a maximum speed of 1,100 stitches per minute on flat fabrics and 1,000 stitches per minute on caps, with positive needle drive for thick materials. The embroidery area must be at least 450mm x 520mm, and the machine must include a 10.4-inch LCD touch screen with LAN and USB connectivity. Required capabilities include a quick-change cap system, integrated laser pointer for tracing, automatic hoop centering, and specific functionality for manufacturing military nametapes. The solicitation is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5, with NAICS code 333248, and requires the exact brand and model to be submitted—no alternatives or equivalents are permitted. Delivery, installation, assembly, testing, and on-site operator training are mandatory and must be completed at Fort Irwin, where the government will provide a loading dock and forklift. The machine must comply with DFARS 252.211-7003, requiring DoD Unique Identification (IUID) marking via a 2D Data Matrix barcode in accordance with MIL-STD-130. Award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis to the offeror that fully meets all technical and non-technical requirements at the lowest price. The procurement is scheduled for submission via SAM.gov’s PIEE module, with a deadline of July 30, 2026, and the contracting office is located at Fort Irwin with primary point of contact Scott Oakley and secondary contact Tamaria Baker.