Laser Etchers
ID: FA301625P0078Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA3016 502 CONS CLJBSA LACKLAND, TX, 78236-5286, USA

NAICS

Machine Tool Manufacturing (333517)

PSC

MILLING MACHINES (3417)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/163ddf9a54da4cc1a1f01d412bca8c93/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Apr 3, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Apr 3, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 11, 2025, 6:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, intends to award a sole-source contract for laser etchers to San Antonio Laser Engraving, as part of its procurement efforts at Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) Lackland, Texas. This acquisition is aimed at fulfilling the requirements of the 433rd Maintenance Squadron's Aircraft Generation Equipment and Aircraft Structural Maintenance Tool room operations, ensuring that all tools are marked for accountability and compliance with Air Force standards. San Antonio Laser Engraving is uniquely positioned to provide these laser etchers, as they are the authorized distributor for military and industrial procurement in the U.S. and can offer on-site training for the necessary curriculum. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Erika Turner at erika.turner.1@us.af.mil or 210-671-8534, or Ramon Marrufo at ramon.marrufo@us.af.mil or 210-671-3246.

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SA Laser Etcher Single_Source_Justification Signed.pdf
Apr 3, 2025, 4:05 PM UTC
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