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The U.S. Air Force is soliciting commercial-off-the-shelf laser etcher systems under Solicitation No. FA483026Q0055 for the 74th Fighter Generation Squadron at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, with a submission deadline of 28 July 2026 at 10:00 AM EST. This is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 333517, requiring all offerors to be registered in SAM.gov and self-certify as small businesses. The requirement is for a single unit capable of permanently marking tools, equipment, and squadron assets with alphanumeric identifiers to meet AFI 21-101 standards for property accountability and material integrity; manual engraving is explicitly prohibited due to durability and material compromise concerns. The laser etcher must be a COTS product with a minimum 39" x 24" work area and a height-adjustable bed capable of accommodating objects up to 12 inches in depth, with the ability to etch M43 tool steel, chrome-moly, rubber, foam, plastic, acrylic, glass, and wood. Essential features include an integrated camera system for precise alignment, rotational attachments for cylindrical objects, a task plate for tool steel, exhaust compatibility with a 4.5-inch diameter vent, and Windows 10/11-compatible design software. On-site installation during business hours and on-site training for exactly five personnel are mandatory deliverables, and the system must allow engraving with the door open to accommodate longer items. The acquisition is strictly a supply purchase with no contract financing, and the manufacturer warranty is optional. The evaluation is based on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) approach, where only technically acceptable offers are considered, and the lowest price among them will receive award. Technical acceptability is binary: all stated requirements must be met or the offer is rejected. Past performance is assessed as either Acceptable or Unacceptable based on prior government contract performance. Proposals must be submitted via email to caleb.burks.3@us.af.mil with Erick Boswell CC’d or hand-delivered to the contracting office at Moody AFB, and all questions must be submitted in writing by 23 July 2026 at 10:00 AM EST. Acceptance will occur at Building 772 on site and is subject to approval by Technical Sergeant Best or Master Sergeant Seery. No packaging
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Fort Moore, GA, 31699, USASet-Aside
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Request for Quotation (RFQ)
Solicitation No: FA483026Q0055
Requirement: Laser Etcher
Due Date: 28 July 2026, 10:00 AM EST
This is a new requirement for the 74th Fighter Generation Squadron to procure one (1) commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) laser etcher system.
The primary purpose of this acquisition is to establish an in-house capability for engraving and marking various squadron assets, tools, and equipment. This function is critical for property accountability, serialization, and ensuring items are properly identified for both operational and maintenance purposes.
The key technical specification driving this requirement is the mandatory need for the laser etcher to accommodate a workpiece with a minimum height of 12 inches. This is a "go/no-go" criterion based on the dimensions of critical squadron equipment that must be engraved.
This is a supply acquisition, not a service. The requirement can be met by an existing commercial product without modification. Failure to acquire this COTS item would negatively impact the mission by forcing the squadron to outsource all engraving needs. This would lead to significant operational delays, increased costs, and reduced control over the timely preparation of mission-essential assets.
74FGS requires a laser engraver with the below minimum requirements, without the below requirements we will not be able to meet the mission needs layed out in AFI 21-101. Hand engravings do not last as long as laserengravings, which cuts down on the life span of our tools and hand engraving compromise the integrity of some materials.
Product Minimum Needs:
-Co2 and Fiber type lasers-Minimum 39"x24" Working Area (For Large Torque Wrenches and Breaker Bars), with a height adjustable bed for minimum height of 12" in depth.
-Laser for metal etching (All types of Tool Steel hardest known: M43 Tool Steel/Chrome-moly)
-Laser for engraving rubber, foam, plastic, acrylics, glass and wood.-Automatic laser section based on material engraved.-Exhaust Vent hookup 4" in diameter with 12.56" circumference.
-Outlet power source is a 110V
-Attachments that prevent items from shifting and rotational attachments for cylindrical engraving.
-Task Plate for engraving-Include design Software (ability to etch alpha numerics using current Windows OS)
-On-Site Training (5 people trained on function and operation of etcher)-On-Site Installation (install of new system)
-Camera System (able to line up and impose whats being etched onto tool)-Contact info for POC for maintenance needs and questions.-Manufacturer warranty OPTIONAL- ability to etch with door open to be able to etch longer items.
EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD
The Government will issue a purchase order to the responsible offeror whose quotation, conforming to the solicitation, is determined to represent the best value to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be
used to evaluate offers:
Price: The price evaluation will follow a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) approach. The award will be based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA), where the total price will be evaluated to determine the best value to the Government.
Technical Capability: The contractor must provide documentation that demonstrates the ability to meet all technical requirements in the solicitation. The offer must meet all technical requirements stated in the solicitation.
Past Performance: The Government will assess the offeror's past performance based on an integrated performance quality assessment. The Government will evaluate how well the offeror has performed on past contracts that are both recent and relevant and will assign a rating of "Acceptable" or "Unacceptable." Acceptable: Based on the offeror's performance record, the Government has a reasonable expectation that the offeror will successfully perform the required effort, or the offeror's performance record is unknown. Unacceptable:
Based on the offeror's performance record, the Government has no reasonable expectation that the offeror will be able to successfully perform the required effort.
INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS:
Solicitation No: FA483026Q0055
Requirement: Laser Etcher
RFQ Due Date: 28 July 2026, 10:00 AM EST
Interested parties shall submit there quotes via email to caleb.burks.3@us.af.mil or hand delivered to the Contracting Office 23 CONS/PKB 4380 Alabama Rd., Bldg. 932 Moody AFB, GA 31699-1794. It is the contractor’s responsibility to confirm receipt of the proposal prior to the solicitation or amendment closing date and time. All questions/concerns must be submitted in writing via email to caleb.burks.3@us.af.mil and CC erick.boswell@us.af.mil no later then 23 July 2026 AT 10:00AM EST.
All companies must be registered in the System for Award Management at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/ to be considered for award. The Government will not provide contract financing for this acquisition. Invoice instruction will be provided at the time of award.
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