809 MXSS Materials Lab EDM Machine

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This Purchase Description (PD) outlines the specifications for a Fanuc Cut 400iC Wire Electrical Discharge Machine (EDM) required by the 809th Science & Engineering Laboratory at Hill AFB, Utah. The EDM will enable the lab to produce test specimens for both additively manufactured and traditionally manufactured metal components used in various weapon systems and support equipment. The primary requirement is an EDM capable of machining slots with a width no greater than .0025" using .002" wire, while also supporting wire sizes up to .008" for general machining.

• Machine Specifications:

  • Must fit within laboratory floor space restrictions (no greater than 99" x 109" x 77.5").
  • Capable of running wire sizes from .002" to .008" diameter.
  • Must hold tolerances of .00002".
  • Must have a rotary table capable of positioning and indexing.
  • Capable of holding parts sized from 24" wide by 17".
  • Machining envelope no smaller than 15.7" x 11.8".
  • Capable of machining Titanium, aluminum, SST, and Mild steels.
  • Must be able to clip used wire and include a containment bin.
  • Capable of storing programs on the machine.
  • Must operate using a standard 208V power source or include a transformer.

• Software: ROBOCUT CAM-i Programming software, licensed for life without a maintenance agreement.

• Consumables: 2 Rolls of .002" EDM wire.

• Documentation: Operations/maintenance manuals.

• Warranty: Minimum two (2) year manufacturer warranty from final acceptance, covering parts, shipping, labor, and travel. Software updates/upgrades during warranty are included. Safety-related repairs within 7 business days; non-safety related within 15 business days.

• Delivery: Within 100 days of award. Contractor responsible for all shipping, rigging, and delivery to the job site.

• Installation: On-site installation and setup by contractor, including demonstration of full functionality. All associated labor, food, travel, and accommodation expenses are included.

• Familiarization: 4-day training course for two government representatives.

• Site Prep: Contractor must provide site prep requirements (air, water, electric) immediately upon award for government preparation.

• Delivery Address: Attn: Josh Baugh, 7278 4th Street, Building 100 Bay E, Hill AFB, Ut 84056.

• Not specified in this document.

• All submitted documents and software must be in American English.

• The EDM components must be new, current production models, off-the-shelf designs, not prototypes or experimental units.

• Failure to meet PD requirements may result in rejection.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for the acquisition of a FANUC Cut 400i Wire EDM Machine, including parts, installation, and training. The 809th Science and Engineering Laboratory at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, has a requirement for this equipment.

• One (1) Fanuc Cut 400i Wire EDM Machine.

• Includes parts, installation, and operator familiarization/training.

• Delivery is required 100 days after contract award (ARO).

• FOB Destination delivery terms apply.

• This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ).

• The contract type is not specified, but it will be awarded to a responsible offeror whose offer is most advantageous to the Government, considering price and technical capability.

• Offer Due Date: 1500 MT, April 10, 2026.

• Submission Method: Electronic mail to lauren.reigenborn@us.af.mil AND hideo.mera.2@us.af.mil.

• Questions Due: NLT 1500 MT, April 06, 2026, via email to the same addresses.

• Evaluation Factors: Price and Technical Capability in accordance with the Purchase Description (PD).

• Required Information: Offerors must provide their Cage code and be registered in SAM.

• This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns.

• NAICS Code: 333517 Machine Tool Manufacturing.

• Small Business Size Standard: 500 employees.

• This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference, effective through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2026-01 (March 13, 2026).

• The full text of provisions and clauses can be accessed at www.acquisition.gov.

• Attachments referenced include a Product Description (PD) and Brand Name Justification (BNJ).

• The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Single Source Justification for the purchase of a FANUC (C400iC-ADV-F002) Electronic Discharge Machine (EDM) for the 809th Science and Engineering Laboratory. The justification outlines the need for a brand-name requirement.

• Machine Type: Wire EDM

• Wire Range: .002" to .012"

• Cutting Capability: .0025" plus or minus .0002" slots

• Material Compatibility: Normal wire, Titanium, Aluminum, SST, and other alloy steels.

• Working Envelope: Minimum 400mm x 300mm

• Work Holding Environment: Minimum 626 mm x 440mm

• Floor Space: Maximum 99"x109"x77.5"

• The document does not explicitly state contract type, period of performance, or estimated value.

• This document is a justification for a single-source purchase, not a solicitation for proposals. It details the evaluation process that led to the single-source determination.

• Not applicable, as this is a single-source justification.

• The justification details that Makino and GF+ were disqualified due to inability to use the required .002" wire and insufficient work envelope/prohibitive cost, respectively.

• Fanuc was identified as the sole manufacturer meeting all technical, workspace, and budgetary requirements, and providing a successful performance demonstration.

• Market research identified four distributors of the FANUC C400iC-ADV-F002: Methods Machine Tools, Inc., Meredith Machinery, LLC, Maruka U.S.A. Inc., and FANUC America Corporation.