AFLCMC Pipe Bending Machine
ID: 47QSWC25Q0190Type: Solicitation
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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATIONFEDERAL ACQUISITION SERVICEGSA/FAS/GSS/QSCBD/ASSISTED CONTRACTING BRANCH BWashington, DC, 20006, USA

NAICS

Machine Tool Manufacturing (333517)

PSC

BENDING AND FORMING MACHINES (3441)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    The General Services Administration (GSA) is soliciting quotes for the procurement of 13 pipe bending machines for the United States Air Force Life Cycle Material Command (AFLCMC). This firm-fixed price contract is a total small business set-aside, requiring the machines to meet specific technical specifications, including a capacity for 1.5-inch outer diameter pipes and an 8-inch maximum centerline radius, among other tooling requirements. These machines are crucial for shaping pipes and tubes into desired angles and curves while maintaining structural integrity, supporting the operational needs of the AFLCMC. Interested contractors must submit their quotes by November 24, 2025, and can direct inquiries to Daniel Herrera at daniel.herrera@gsa.gov or by phone at 817-850-8256.

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    The provided government file is a list of various industrial tools and components, categorized by item number, part number, description, type, and material. The document details different types of dies, including Bend Dies, Clamp Dies, and Pressure (Follow) Dies, along with Ball Mandrels and Mandrel Rods and Adapters. Key specifications such as TOD (presumably a dimension), WT (weight or another dimension), Length, number of Balls (for mandrels), and material (predominantly Steel, HT, and Chrome Plated Steel) are consistently listed for each item. This list appears to be a catalog or inventory for procurement or reference within a federal, state, or local government project, likely related to manufacturing, maintenance, or engineering operations requiring these specialized tools.
    Amendment 001 to RFQ# 47QSWC25Q0190 revises the Request for Quotation for a pipe bending machine based on questions and answers from potential quoters. Key clarifications include the required materials (5052 and 6061 aluminum, 304/321 stainless steel, Inconel 625/718, commercially pure and titanium alloys) and pipe dimensions (up to 1.5-inch outer diameter for tubes with 0.065-inch wall thickness, and 1-inch IPS Schedule 40 for pipes). The solicitation specifies a manual mandrel-type rotary-draw bending machine that must be stationary and floor-mounted. Any brand meeting the technical requirements is acceptable. Delivery is FOB destination, with the Base receiving Dock responsible for offloading. Inspection is at the origin, and an IUID tag is tentatively required. Quoters must acknowledge receipt of this amendment and accept the changes.
    Amendment 002 to RFQ# 47QSWC25Q0190 revises the Request for Quotation for a Pipe Bending Machine based on bidder questions and answers. Key revisions include clarification that the machine does not need to be manufactured in the US, as long as the prime contractor is a small business and the country of origin is TAA compliant. Specific technical details were clarified: the CLR for 1" IPS schedule 40 is 8", and the materials for 1.25" and 1.50" OD tubing include 5052 and 6061 aluminum, 304/321 stainless steel, and Inconel 625/718, with the largest OD being for Inconel and titanium. All tooling is for round tubing. Inspection will occur at the maintenance facility. No service technician travel is required for inspection, prove out, or training, and the delivery of the 13 machines can be a scheduled roll-out. Incremental payments are authorized without requiring a pricing breakout. All quotes and supporting documentation must be sent via email to the contracting officer, as this is an Open Market solicitation. Quoters must acknowledge receipt of this amendment by signing and returning a copy. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.
    Amendment 003 to Solicitation RFQ# 47QSWC25Q0190, issued by GSA/FAS Federal Acquisition Service, extends the deadline for the "Pipe Bending Machine" Request for Quotation (RFQ). Originally dated October 8, 2025, the new deadline for offer submissions is extended to October 17, 2025, by 4 PM EST. Offerors must acknowledge receipt and acceptance of this amendment by signing and returning a copy of Amendment 003. All other terms and conditions of the solicitation remain unchanged. This amendment ensures that all interested parties have additional time to submit their offers for the specified procurement.
    Amendment 004 extends the Request for Quotation (RFQ) 47QSWC25Q0190 for a Pipe Bending Machine until October 31, 2025, at 4 PM EST. This extension, issued by GSA/FAS Federal Acquisition Service, is primarily due to an ongoing government shutdown. Offerors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment by signing and returning a copy to validate their acceptance of the changes. All other terms and conditions of the RFQ remain unchanged. Additionally, the deadline for submitting further questions has been extended to October 22, 2025. Submissions received after the closing date will not be reviewed, and failure to provide all required information may lead to rejection. The amendment also advises against submitting opinion-based or hypothetical questions, as they will not receive a response.
    Amendment 005 to Request for Quotation (RFQ) #47QSWC25Q0190, issued by GSA/FAS Federal Acquisition Service, extends the deadline for offers for a Pipe Bending Machine. Originally dated October 28, 2025, the new closing date for the RFQ is November 14, 2025, by 4 PM EST. Offerors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment by signing and returning a copy of Amendment 005 to accept the changes to the procurement. All other terms and conditions of the solicitation remain unchanged. This amendment is crucial for potential contractors to note the updated submission timeline for their bids.
    Amendment 006 to Solicitation RFQ# 47QSWC25Q0190, issued by GSA/FAS Federal Acquisition Service, extends the deadline for the Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a Pipe Bending Machine. Originally dated November 13, 2025, the new closing date for submitting offers is extended to November 24, 2025. Offerors are required to acknowledge receipt of this amendment by signing and returning a copy of Amendment 006, which confirms their acceptance of the revised terms. All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged. This amendment is crucial for potential contractors to note the updated submission deadline for this federal government procurement.
    This document is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) identified as 47QSWC25Q0190, specifically for
    This document, "RFQ_Attachment 2_Technical Matrix Pipe Bending Machine," outlines the minimum specifications for a pipe bending machine required for a federal government Request for Quotation (RFQ). Vendors must complete a chart detailing their offered machine's characteristics, indicating whether they meet, exceed, or do not meet the specified requirements, and provide references from their descriptive literature. The required machine is a floor-mounted, hydraulic foot-operated manual extractor pipe bending machine with specific capacities (1.5 in OD, 8 in max center line radius, 195° max bend arm movement, 10 ft max over-mandrel tube length). It must have dimensions of 12 ft(L) X 40 in(W) X 40 in(H) and a weight of 900 lb. The tooling requirements include 20 mandrels, 6 mandrel rods, 9 clamp blocks, 9 side blocks, a mandrel extractor system, an angle bend indicator assembly, a hydraulic system, and a wrench set. Additionally, two hard copies and one electronic copy of technical data are required with the machine. The delivery period is 365 days After Receipt of Order (ARO). Any alteration to the minimum specification column will invalidate the offer.
    The "How Do I Register a Contractor?" guide outlines the process for registering a new contractor user in the ASSIST system. This involves five key steps: completing contractor personal and contact information, setting up system access (e.g., to CPRM), defining company access roles (e.g., Point of Contact, Submitting Quote, Signer, Open Market), associating contracts with the user account, and finally submitting or canceling the registration. The document provides detailed instructions for each step, including specific fields to complete and navigation within the ASSIST platform. It serves as a comprehensive guide for contractors seeking to register and manage their user accounts within government contracting systems.
    The document lists 13 orders for 'Pipe Bending Machine' with various document numbers and National Stock Numbers (NSN 3441014842569). Each order specifies a quantity of one unit. The machines are designated for different 'Ship To' and 'Ultimate Ship To' locations across the United States (Texas, Arkansas, Idaho, North Dakota, Nevada, Florida, Maryland) and international bases (Japan, Italy, South Korea, Germany). Multiple points of contact (POCs) with names, email addresses, and phone numbers (DSN and commercial) are provided for each destination, facilitating communication regarding the delivery and handling of these machines.
    The Request for Quote (RFQ) 47QSWC25Q0190 is for a Firm-Fixed Price, supply contract to procure 13 pipe bending machines for the United States Air Force Life Cycle Material Command (AFLCMC). This acquisition is a total small business set-aside conducted under FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures and FAR Part 12 Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services. The NAICS code is 333517 (Machine Tool Manufacturing) and the PSC code is 3441 (Bending and Forming Machines). The contract period of performance is 365 days after issuance, with FOB Destination shipping terms. Award will be based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection process, requiring offerors to be registered with SAM.gov and, if not the manufacturer, to supply items from a domestic small business manufacturer, as a Nonmanufacturer Rule waiver has not been granted. The machines must be manual, floor-mounted, hydraulic foot-operated, with specific technical characteristics including a 1.5-inch OD capacity, 8-inch max centerline radius, and a comprehensive tooling set. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the destination. The GSA Contracting Officer is Daniel Herrera.
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