This purchase description outlines the requirements for a 5-axis, single-spindle, computer numerical control (CNC) gantry mill, an automated machining center for the Wright Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB). The machine must be new, commercially available, and capable of unattended operation, adhering to strict safety, environmental, and health regulations, including noise levels and prohibited materials. Key specifications include a minimum 366" (X), 21" (Y), and 14" (Z) work envelope, a 18 kW (24 hp) spindle with a 24,000 RPM maximum speed, and a 12-tool automatic rotary tool changer. The controller must be FANUC or equivalent, supporting simultaneous 5-axis machining with high accuracy and speed. The system also requires a comprehensive software package for 5-axis CAM, a touch probe system, and various tooling. The contractor must provide a 24-month warranty, 5 years of software support, 10 years of parts and service within a 500-mile radius of WPAFB, and in-person training at both manufacturing and installation facilities. The machine frame and manufacturing must be performed in the USA.

The document FA8604-26-R-B004, titled "Gantry Mill, WPAFB, Ohio Questions/Answers Set #1," clarifies that this acquisition is a single-source brand name request specifically for the C.R. Onsrud X-Series gantry mill. The Air Force will not accept commercially equivalent machines, nor will it accept alternative CNC routers. The document further references the Purchase Description, Paragraph 2.3.5, to address inquiries regarding the specific requirement for a FANUC controller over other options like SINUMERIK. This indicates a strict procurement policy focused on a particular brand and model, with specific component requirements.

This government solicitation, FA860426RB004, is for the procurement of a C.R. Onsrud 5-Axis X Series CNC Router for Wright-Patterson AFB, OH. The acquisition is set aside for Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB) and specifies a firm-fixed-price contract for the manufacturing and delivery of the router, including software, training, and maintenance manuals in accordance with the Cover PD dated April 14, 2025. The period of performance is from April 9, 2026, to February 19, 2027. Key requirements include adherence to various FAR and DFARS clauses, particularly concerning electronic invoicing via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF), item unique identification, and health and safety on government installations. The document also outlines specific packaging, marking, inspection, and delivery instructions for the CNC router.