The U.S. Army Contracting Command - Aberdeen Proving Ground - Natick Division is seeking to award a sole-source contract for a TRAK TRL 1845RX Toolroom Lathe from Southwestern Industries, Inc. This procurement aims to enhance operational efficiency by integrating the new lathe with existing TRAK DPM3 mills that utilize the same CNC operating system, thereby minimizing training demands and avoiding unnecessary expenses. The acquisition is justified as it ensures consistent equipment across operations, which is critical for maintaining workflow and timely mission completion. Interested parties may direct inquiries to Contract Specialist Alexander Ponusky at alexander.m.ponusky.civ@army.mil by December 9, 2024, at 1:00 PM EST, as this is not a request for quotes and the contract is funded through shop indirect funds for FY 2024.