Five (5) Makino F5 Pro6 Vertical Machining Centers
ID: SPE4A8-25-Q-0063Type: Presolicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCYDLA AVIATIONRICHMOND, VA, 23237, USA

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Machine Tool Manufacturing (333517)

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MILLING MACHINES (3417)
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    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA Aviation), intends to procure five (5) Makino F5 Pro6 Vertical Machining Centers under a sole source solicitation. The procurement aims to fulfill specific requirements for advanced machining capabilities, which are critical for various defense manufacturing processes. The contract is expected to be awarded based on the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) evaluation criteria, with a completion timeline of 465 days post-award. Interested vendors can access the solicitation, expected to be issued around May 9, 2025, via the DLA DIBBS website, and should direct inquiries to Jasmine Johnson at jasmine.1.johnson@dla.mil.

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