5-Axis CNC Mill / Lathe Purchase at Hill AFB, UT
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Air Force is seeking proposals for the procurement, delivery, installation, and training of one new 5-Axis Mill/Lathe CNC Machine for the 75th Air Base Wing at Hill Air Force Base, UT. This acquisition, under solicitation number FA8227-26-R-3647, is crucial for manufacturing complex components for the MMIII weapon system. The contract will be awarded on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis.
Scope of Work
The requirement includes a 5-Axis CNC Mill/Lathe with specific capabilities: minimum 27" diameter and 120" length machining, dual lathes (7" and 5" bore, 30 HP, 13" chucks), a milling spindle (11,000 RPM, 30 HP, 70-tool magazine), and bar work capability (3" diameter or greater). Advanced features like an automatic steady rest, long drilling attachment, and specific software (Esprit CAM post-processor, Windows 11 Enterprise PC with security features) are required. The contractor will be responsible for assembly, installation, and training at Hill AFB, and must provide facility requirements 180 days prior to installation.
Contract Details
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFP)
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) for procurement, assembly, shipment, and government acceptance (CLINs 0001-0004). Contract Data Requirements List (CDRLs) (CLIN 0005) are Not Separately Priced (NSP).
- Period of Performance: 8-18 Months After Receipt of Order (ARO).
- NAICS Code: 333517 (Machine Tool Manufacturing).
- Set-Aside: Full and Open Competition.
- Place of Performance: Hill Air Force Base, UT.
- Deliverables: Include Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) and Site Acceptance Test (SAT) plans and reports, and Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) Manuals. A minimum one-year warranty is required.
Evaluation Factors
Proposals will be evaluated on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis. Technical acceptability will be assessed against subfactors including Requirements (design, development, testing), Verification, and Safety Appendix C. The Government will not make technical tradeoffs, and exceeding acceptability will not earn additional credit. Price evaluation will consider completeness, reasonableness, and Total Evaluated Price (TEP). The Government intends to award without discussions, emphasizing the importance of initial best offers.
Submission & Deadlines
- Questions Due: 1500 MST, February 17, 2026.
- Proposals Due: 1500 MST, March 5, 2026.
- Submission Method: Electronic mail (preferred) to Tanner Nielsen (Tanner.Nielsen@us.af.mil) and Lanette Todd (lanette.todd@us.af.mil). Encrypted email or DOD SAFE is recommended for source selection information.
- Proposal Format: Two volumes: Volume I (RFP & Price, no page limit) and Volume II (Technical, 25-page limit).
- Offerors must include their CAGE code, DUNS code, business size, and a completed FAR 52.212-3.
Additional Notes
The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation. An Ombudsman is available for concerns that cannot be resolved by the contracting officer.