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Makino U86 CNC Wire EDM with Turnkey Services

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DLA Weapons Support Richmond is conducting market research to identify capable sources for a Makino U86 CNC Wire EDM for Tinker Air Force Base. The requirement is for a turn-key solution that includes the machine, technical data, shipping, unloading, rigging, installation, foundation work, IUID tagging, and training. While the government currently intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under FAR 6.302, this sources sought notice serves to determine if a competitive procurement is warranted. Interested parties must submit their capabilities via email to the AVN IPE Market Research office by September 19, 2026. Submissions must include the tracking number 27-15-1002 in the subject line and are limited to ten single-sided pages with a minimum 10-point font. This announcement is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a formal solicitation, a request for a quote, or a commitment to award a contract.

General Info

Market research for Makino U86 CNC Wire EDM turn-key solution at Tinker AFB.

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Department Of Defense → DLA AviationView Agency

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333517 - Machine Tool ManufacturingView NAICS

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0, OK, USA

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → DLA Aviation
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OfficeRICHMOND, VA, 23237, USA
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Office AddressRICHMOND, VA, 23237, USA
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DLA Weapons Support Richmond is issuing this sources sought as a means of conducting market research to identify parties having an interest in and the resources to support this requirement for a Makino U86 CNC Wire EDM for Tinker Air Force Base (AFB).  Potential sources must provide turn-key machine with: technical data (e.g. manuals, drawings), shipping/delivery, unloading and rigging, installation, foundation, IUID Tag, and training. The result of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement.



The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under authority of FAR 6.302. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE/PROPOSAL. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.  A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.



Submission Instructions: Interested parties should submit a response to this Sources Sought Notice before closing date & time.  All responses under this Sources Sought Notice must be emailed to AVN IPE Market Research at AVNIPEMarketResearch@dla.mil.  Email subject line must include ATTN: IPE Tracking Number 27-15-1002.



Responses should be not exceed ten (10) one-sided 8.5 x 10 inch pages with a font that is no smaller than 10 point as this is not a request for a proposal but only a request for submission of a vendor's capability to perform this requirement. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions.

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