Waterjet Abrasive Cutting System
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
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 Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Weapons Support (Richmond) is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice to identify qualified sources for an Abrasive Waterjet Cutting System. This system, intended for Warner Robins AFB, Georgia, will be used for cutting outlines from various metal and composite sheet/plate stock. The requirement includes the waterjet machine itself, along with comprehensive turnkey services such as installation (including facility drain system and separation wall), technical data, unloading, rigging, IUID tagging, and training. The primary goal is to identify commercially available waterjet machines that meet the detailed requirements outlined in the attached draft purchase description. Responses are due by February 14, 2026.
Scope of Work
The required Abrasive Waterjet Cutting System must be a new, commercially available model, not a prototype. Key components include a table with water level control, a bridge with a Z-axis, a 50hp pump, and a 5-axis cutting head with taper elimination and contour following capabilities. The system also requires a water recycling system, abrasive garnet delivery, and three additional sets of OEM-defined consumable parts. Installation services are comprehensive, covering foundation, rigging, utility connections (Government provides connection points within 35 feet), leveling, and initial startup. Five days of onsite training for operators, programmers, and maintenance personnel are also required. The system must comply with OSHA 29 CFR 1910 safety standards, including noise levels (max 84 dB), and be free of mercury, asbestos, lead, and PCBs.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: February 14, 2026, 04:59 AM EST
- Published: January 30, 2026
- Place of Performance: Warner Robins AFB, Georgia, United States
Submission & Evaluation
This is for information purposes only and is not a request for quote/proposal. Interested parties should submit responses via email to avnipemarketresearch@dla.mil with the subject line "ATTN: 26-35-1001". Responses should not exceed ten (10) one-sided 8.5 x 10-inch pages and should address:
- Company capabilities.
- Comments on the attached draft purchase description, identifying if requirements can be met or proposing alternatives.
- Business size, manufacturer status, and intent to partner with subcontractors.
- A basis of estimate for the total financial budget, broken down by machine cost, training, technical data, installation, rigging, and shipping. Responses will be used to determine industry's capability and feasibility of the government's requirements.
Additional Notes
The Government is currently working to make facility drawings for installation activities (drainage, separation wall) publicly releasable. The attached draft purchase description is critical for identifying compliant waterjet machines. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.