Abrasive Water Jet Cutting System

The 125th Fighter Wing is seeking industry input for an abrasive water jet cutting system under solicitation W50S6Y26QA013, a sources-sought notice issued on June 24, 2026, with responses due by July 16, 2026. The system must be a heavy-duty, industrial-grade, CNC-controlled unit capable of continuous operation in an Air Force Metals Technology fabrication environment, designed to perform precision cutting of ferrous and non-ferrous metals, composites, and specialty aerospace materials without thermal distortion. The procurement is structured as a total small business set-aside under FAR 19.5, with the NAICS code 333515 and a size standard of 1,250 employees. The system must include a minimum 10 ft x 7 ft cutting table, high-pressure pump, abrasive delivery system, CNC controller with compatible software, water filtration and recycling, electrical and plumbing infrastructure, consumables, maintenance supplies, and spare wear parts. Full operational readiness is required upon delivery, which must occur within 120 calendar days from the award reference date to the designated delivery site at 14300 Fang Dr., Jacksonville, FL 32218. The contractor must provide comprehensive technical manuals, user documentation, software licenses, warranty information, and on-site or virtual training for Air Force personnel. Inspection and acceptance are expected to occur at the delivery location, with the government responsible for receiving and validating compliance with technical and safety requirements, though no specific military or industry standards are cited. No formal contract clauses, evaluation factors, payment instructions, or special requirements such as security clearances or key personnel approvals are detailed, consistent with its pre-solicitation status. The point of contact for inquiries is TSgt Katie Jennings, with a secondary contact provided by Katie Perna. The solicitation does not include estimated contract value, specific packaging or marking requirements, invoicing procedures, or formal acceptance criteria beyond general operational suitability for a Department of the Air Force facility.