High Speed Precision Gap Bed Lathe

This sources-sought announcement seeks market information for the procurement of a High Speed Precision Gap Bed Lathe under NAICS code 333517 and PSC code 3416, with a small business size standard of 500 employees. The government is not issuing a solicitation at this time and is using this announcement to assess the availability of qualified small businesses including 8(a), Woman-Owned, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, and HUBZone contractors to determine whether the future solicitation will be set aside exclusively for small businesses or issued as unrestricted. Responses are strictly for market research and do not constitute a commitment or obligation by the government, nor will any costs incurred in providing information be reimbursed. The equipment must be newly manufactured in the United States, comply with Buy American requirements, and feature a 1-piece casting with hardened and ground HR-70 bed ways, Tri-V ways, Turcite-B carriage ways, 480V 3-phase operation, inch/metric threading without gear changes, and include standard accessories such as 3-jaw and 4-jaw chucks, DRO system, steady rest, follow rest, taper attachment, and a complete tool holder set. Delivery must be FOB destination to the US Army Corps of Engineers at Chief Joseph Dam in Bridgeport, Washington within 120 days of contract award, and no remanufactured, used, or gray market items will be accepted. Two copies of the Operation and Maintenance Manual must be provided, one printed and one digital, clearly labeled with the contract name “Chief Joseph Dam,” the contractor’s name, and contract number. The announcement invites feedback on potential barriers to competition, including whether the 65% domestic content requirement can be met, if components must be sourced internationally, or if the 120-day delivery timeframe is appropriate. No formal contract clauses, evaluation factors, pricing, or detailed packaging standards are included, as this is pre-solicitation market research. Responses must be submitted by July 7, 2026, and should include technical specifications, catalog sheets, and evidence of compliance with all performance and manufacturing criteria, but no representations, certifications, or UEI/CAGE codes are required at this stage. The contracting office is W071 Endist Seattle, part of the Department of Defense, with primary contact Brantley Dowell and secondary contact Shemekia McMillan.