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Large CNC EDM Sinker

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FA9101_LARGE_CNC_EDM_SINKERFederal

Response Deadline11/13/2026, 01:00:00 PM CST

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Agency

Department Of Defense → FA9101 Aedc Pkp Procrmnt Branch

NAICS

333517 - Machine Tool Manufacturing

Place of Performance

TN, 37389, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

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PhaseSources Sought

PostedNov 5

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Response DeadlineNov 13

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11/13/2026, 01:00:00 PM CSTin 8 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA9101 Aedc Pkp Procrmnt Branch

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OfficeARNOLD AFB, TN, 37389-1332, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA9101 Aedc Pkp Procrmnt Branch

Office AddressARNOLD AFB, TN, 37389-1332, USA

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Sarahanne Funkhouser

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Zachary Dickson

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This is a Sources Sought Notice to determine the availability and technical capability of small and large businesses to meet the Government’s requirement for a new, fully functional Large Sinker EDM for the Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC), Arnold AFB, Tennessee, in accordance with Attachment 1 – 1848 Large CNC EDM Sinker Specification Sheet.

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