3-Axis Milling Machine

The Department of the Air Force, through the 97th Contracting Squadron at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, has issued a Request for Quotation solicitation numbered FA441926Q0021 for the acquisition of a single CNC 3-axis vertical machining center, specifically modeled after the Haas VF4SS, to support aircraft construction and maintenance operations for both current and legacy airframes. The machine must meet stringent technical specifications including a 52” x 19.5” table with a 1750 lb load capacity, 40-taper spindle, 30 hp vector drive, 12,000 RPM, 1400 IPM rapid traverse rates across all axes, and electronic thermal compensation. Additional mandatory features include a 55-gallon coolant system, 480V 3-phase power, high-intensity lighting, chip auger, programmable coolant nozzle, 4th axis drive, coolant maintenance package, sanitizer, through-spindle coolant, through-tool air blast, wireless probing, Wi-Fi camera, and coolant filter. The machine must be delivered to Altus AFB, OK by October 30, 2026, with FOB destination terms. All proposals must be submitted via email by July 10, 2026, at 1530, with technical submissions as a separate document detailing compliance with salient characteristics and price quotations completed within the provided solicitation table. Questions must be received no later than July 2, 2026. The solicitation explicitly states that funds are not currently available and no award will be made until such funds are appropriated, with the government reserving the right to cancel the solicitation at any time without obligation to reimburse offerors for any costs incurred. Offers must be submitted in English and U.S. currency, remain valid for 90 days, and originate from a SAM-registered entity with the correct NAICS code 333517. Evaluation will follow a pass/fail structure for technical acceptability based on adherence to the salient characteristics, with price considered afterward to determine best value; the government may elect to award to a higher-priced, higher-quality offering. Contract administration requires use of the WAWF system for invoicing and receiving reports, with specific DoDAACs designated for payment processing. Required clauses include provisions on convicts and child labor, equal opportunity for workers with disabilities, combating human trafficking