Machine Shop Items for Foreign Military Sales JO-B-BFDv2
Overview
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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 U.S. Army Contracting Command-Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG) is soliciting quotes for brand name or equal machine shop equipment to support Foreign Military Sales (FMS) for the U.S. Army Security Assistance Command (USASAC) in New Cumberland, PA. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity, with awards anticipated as Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contracts. Quotes are due by Tuesday, April 22, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
This procurement seeks new, brand name or equal machine shop equipment. The required items are detailed in an attached spreadsheet and include a variety of machinery such as Camshaft Polishers, Plate Bending Machines, Hydraulic Shears, Rottler Cylinder Head Valve Seat and Guide Machines, Rottler Centerless Grinding Valve Refacing Machines, Professional Bandsaws, and associated accessories. All equipment must be covered by a manufacturer's warranty and cannot originate from a Chinese Military Company. Where applicable, items must be Berry Amendment compliant.
Technical Specifications: The destination is equipped with a 3-phase electrical supply, utilizing industrial-grade Frequency Voltage Regulators (FVRs) to adapt 3-phase, 400V, 50Hz to 3-phase, 220V, 60Hz. Offerors must provide datasheets for machines, indicating rated power. For any "equal" substitutions, a side-by-side comparison of characteristics is mandatory.
Logistics: The vendor is responsible for preparing equipment for shipment and coordinating with a freight forwarder for pickup within the continental U.S. The Government will cover shipping costs; no storage fees will be paid.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) commercial contract(s).
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS: 333515 "Cutting Tool and Machine Tool Manufacturing" (Size Standard: 500 employees).
- PSC: 4910 "Motor Vehicle Maintenance And Repair Shop Specialized Equipment".
- Quotes Validity: Quotes must be valid for 90 days.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Deadline: Tuesday, April 22, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST.
- Submission Method: Email quotes to Andrea.L.Seaman.civ@army.mil.
- Requirements: Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and include their CAGE Code and Unique Entity Identification (UEI) code with their submission. Quotes must clearly indicate which items from the attached spreadsheet can and cannot be provided, with Vendor Name, CAGE, and UEI inserted on the Item List sheet.
- Evaluation: Award will be based on the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) approach. Technical and Past Performance factors will be evaluated on an acceptable/unacceptable basis. The Government intends to award without discussions, so initial offers should contain the best terms.
Key Documents
- Item Spreadsheet JO-B-BFDv2.xlsx: This critical document lists all required equipment, including nomenclature, part numbers, quantities, and specific technical details for specialized machinery. Bidders must use this for accurate pricing and proposal development.
- Combined Synopsis-Solicitation RFP - Machine Shop JO-B-BFDv2 31March2026.pdf: Contains the full terms, conditions, requirements, and evaluation criteria for this solicitation.