CNC Router Cutting System
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
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, AFSC PZIMA, is soliciting proposals for one CNC Router Cutting System for Tinker Air Force Base, OK. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside acquisition. Amendment 0001 has replaced the item description, posted Questions and Answers, and extended the response deadline. Proposals are now due by February 9, 2026, at 12:00 PM CST.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for a single CNC Router Cutting System with specific technical requirements, including:
- Work Area: At least 60 x 140 inches.
- Performance: Maximum cutting speed of at least 1200 ipm, rapid traverse of at least 2300 ipm, Z-axis clearance of at least 5 inches, and repeatability within +/- 0.005 inches.
- Features: Vacuum tabletop, locator pins, Automatic Tool Changer (ATC) Spindle (at least 13 HP, HSK 63 compatible, up to 1" shaft size), 12-position rotary spindle tool changer, programmable dust boot, surface probe, autocalibration sensor, auto misting/lubricating system, laser pointer, and a dust collection kit (at least 6 HP).
- Software & Operator Station: Operator station with a 24-inch screen pre-loaded with Coreo software, and AlphaCam 3-Axis CAD/CAM software.
- Electrical: 30 KVA Transformer (480V to 380V 3-Phase).
- Services: Required training on the system. The contractor is responsible for shipping and rigging the machine to the site of installation, but not for utility connections or full installation.
Key Amendments
Amendment 0001, posted February 2, 2026, made the following critical changes:
- Item Description: Replaced the original "Item Description" with "Item Description Rev.1_30Jan2026," which includes updated technical specifications.
- Questions & Answers: A "QA CNC Router Cutting System_30Jan26" document was added, clarifying installation, software, materials, and safety requirements.
- Response Date: The closing date for proposals was extended from January 29, 2026, to February 9, 2026, at 12:00 PM CST.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.
- NAICS Code: 333515 (Size Standard: 500 employees).
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business.
- Delivery: Estimated by May 12, 2026.
- Proposal Due: February 9, 2026, 12:00 PM CST.
- Published: February 2, 2026 (Amendment 0001).
Evaluation & Submission
Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose proposal is technically acceptable and has the lowest evaluated price (Lowest Price Technically Acceptable - LPTA). Technical acceptability requires a written statement explaining how the offeror meets the specified technical criteria; a simple "I CONCUR" is insufficient. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database. Submissions must include a completed SF 1449 with company information, CAGE Code, wet signature, pricing, delivery times, and filled-in FAR provisions/clauses (e.g., 52.212-3, 52.225-18). Offerors should submit their best terms initially, as the government reserves the right to award without interchanges.
Contact Information
For questions, contact Linsey Laird (Linsey.Laird@us.af.mil) or Jason Shirazi (Jason.Shirazi@us.af.mil).