Sheetmetal Shop Shear

This federal solicitation (FA812526Q0072) is a Request for Quote (RFQ) issued by the Department of the Air Force, Air Force Sustainment Center (AFSC) at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma. The objective is to secure a firm-fixed-price contract for one (1) Baileigh Hydraulic Metal Shear (Model SH-10010) or an approved equal, designated for the Sheetmetal Shop. Set aside 100% for Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB) under NAICS code 333517 (Machine Tool Manufacturing), the acquisition has a size standard of 500 employees. Quotes are due by July 20, 2026, at 12:00 PM Local Time, with a required delivery date on or before August 25, 2026, to Tinker Air Force Base. The evaluation is based strictly on price; the contract will be awarded to the vendor offering the lowest total evaluated price (TEP) whose quote conforms fully to the solicitation terms, technical specifications, and required certifications. Vendors must maintain an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) and submit electronic invoices through the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) portal. The solicitation incorporates standard federal commercial product clauses, strict base delivery and security protocols (including truck deliveries via Gate 33), and restrictions against ozone-depleting substances.

This memorandum from the Department of the Air Force, Headquarters Air Force Sustainment Center at Tinker Air Force Base, outlines a request by the 76th AMXG to purchase one Baileigh Hydraulic Metal Shear SH-10010 or an equivalent model for a sheet metal shop. The document details the required technical specifications for the hydraulic metal shear, which include a 100-inch shear length, a cutting capacity of 10-gauge mild steel or 13-gauge stainless steel, front and back support gauges, and a 7.5 HP, 220V, 3-phase power supply. Additional requirements include three operating modes (jog, single, and auto), fully welded steel construction, and a standard warranty. Furthermore, the document specifies shipping instructions, requiring that the equipment be delivered in weather-protected standard containers compatible with forklifts.