LPKF S104 PCB MILLING MACHINE

The U.S. Army’s Mission and Installation Contracting Command at Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania, is seeking sources capable of supplying the LPKF ProtoMat S104 PCB Milling System, a high-precision machine designed for rapid prototyping of single-sided, double-sided, and multilayer printed circuit boards. The solicitation, identified as W911SD26BA001 and posted on June 23, 2026, is structured as a sources-sought notice with a response deadline of June 25, 2026, at noon. The procurement is designated as a sole source opportunity under the SBA Certified Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) Program, targeting vendors certified under the WOSB set-aside with NAICS code 334418. The machine must meet specific technical requirements, including a 100-micron milling resolution, 60,000 RPM spindle speed, automatic tool changing for up to 10 tools, 0.47 µm positional accuracy, ±1 µm cut-depth precision, a 9-by-12-inch working area, 1.6-inch Z-axis clearance, and integration with LPKF CircuitPro software and Altium Designer. The system must also be compatible with a variable-speed HEPA dust extraction vacuum, vacuum table, granite base, and 120-volt power supply. Responses must include detailed vendor information such as Unique Entity Identifier or CAGE code, business size certification, socioeconomic status (including WOSB or EDWOSB verification), prior experience with similar equipment, commercial availability, suggested pricing, and recommendations to promote competition or refine technical specifications. While no formal contract clause, pricing, delivery schedule, or inspection criteria are defined at this stage, acceptance of the system will occur at Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania, and will be based on demonstrated compliance with the stated technical performance parameters. The government has not yet determined whether the acquisition will remain a sole source procurement or transition to a competitive mechanism, and no contract value, payment instructions, or accounting data are available. All submissions must be sent via email to John R. Thoman at john.r.thoman4.civ@army.mil, with no specified format restrictions, page limits, or electronic portal requirements beyond direct correspondence to the contracting officer’s point of contact.