The Department of Defense requires a laser etcher for metal engraving services primarily for aircraft maintenance purposes. The primary goal is to prevent tool misplacement and loss, which often results in the grounding of aircraft, by etching controlled tools with permanent markings.
The selected vendor will need to provide a laser etcher with specific capabilities:
Additionally, the vendor will be responsible for removing the old etching system and setting up the new one, including installing the required exhaust system.
Offerors for this contract should possess the ability to deliver the specified laser etching system and have experience in providing similar solutions for metal engraving. Experience in working with aircraft maintenance tools and the relevant industrial markings would be a distinct advantage.
Funding for this contract is not yet available, and the government reserves the right to cancel the solicitation until funds are secured. If awarded, the contract would be a Total Small Business Set-Aside under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 332812.
There is no further information provided on the submission process, but offerors should expect to provide a detailed proposal demonstrating their ability to meet the specified requirements, along with pricing information.
The evaluation of proposals will primarily focus on the item's technical capability, with emphasis on meeting the specified requirements. Lowest price and past performance will also be considered.
For clarification or further information, potential offerors can contact Austin Collins at austin.collins.2@us.af.mil or 229-257-2053. Alternatively, Samuel D. Garfunkel can be reached at samuel.garfunkel.1@us.af.mil or 229-257-3947.