23-30-1327 TWO ROBOTIC WELDING SYSTEMS
ID: SPE4A825Q0025Type: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCYDLA AVIATIONRICHMOND, VA, 23237, USA

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Machine Tool Manufacturing (333517)

PSC

ELECTRIC ARC WELDING EQUIPMENT (3431)

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https://sam.gov/opp/8b02e1d4932148f88f7d2bfe1ab01693/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA Aviation), is conducting market research to identify potential suppliers for two Fusion Welding Metal Additive Manufacturing Machines. These machines must include Brand Name Parts from Fanuc America Corp, Rockwell Automation Inc., and Dell Technologies Inc., specifically requiring Allen & Bradley Controllers, FANUC Robotics Equipment, and Dell Laptop Computers. The procurement is critical for enhancing manufacturing capabilities at the Fleet Readiness Center East in Cherry Point, North Carolina. Interested parties are invited to submit their capabilities by December 3, 2024, at 3:00 pm EST, with responses directed to Stephanie Sapp via email at stephanie.sapp@dla.mil. This sources sought notice is for information purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation.

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    Stephanie Sapp
    (804) 750-3573
    stephanie.sapp@dla.mil
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