ISD Plasma Cutter

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, through the W2R2 USA Engineering Research and Development Center in Vicksburg, Mississippi, is soliciting quotes for a brand-new HORNET XD CNC plasma cutting machine, specifically a 10’ x 20’ XPR460 model, under a total small business set-aside as defined by FAR 19.5. This requirement is strictly limited to small businesses, and all equipment must be manufactured in the United States, complying with Made in the U.S.A. standards. The solicitation, identified by number W912HZ26R9650_1 and posted on May 19, 2026, with a response deadline of May 29, 2026, follows the "Brand Name or Equal" clause (FAR 52.211-6), permitting equivalents only if full technical documentation—including manufacturer specifications, descriptive literature, and performance data—is submitted to prove equivalence to the specified model. The contractor must deliver, offload, install, and commission the system at the R&D Welding Laboratory in Vicksburg, MS, within 90 calendar days of contract award, and include five full days of on-site operator training. The equipment must feature a 460-amp multi-gas power supply capable of cutting up to 2.5 inches thick material, a zoned down-draft table, bridge-mounted operator station with one-button squaring, manual bevel, laser alignment, and a Pronest 2025 software suite running on Windows 10 Embedded OS. Mandatory ancillary components include a Camfill Farr Gold Series X-Flo GSX10 dust collector with 5,000 CFM airflow and 3,750 sq. ft. media area, a refrigerated air dryer, and eight spare torch heads. A 60-month warranty covers the frame, gantry, rails, and table; 12 months covers all other parts. No formal packaging, preservation, or marking standards are specified beyond identifying the manufacturer and model, and no military standards are referenced. Pricing is not included in the solicitation, as offerors are expected to submit their quoted costs. Evaluation focuses on technical compliance with the detailed specifications, with no stated weighting of criteria, but the use of the "Brand Name or Equal" clause implies a trade-off award process favoring technical merit over mere lowest price. The primary point of contact is