BRAND NAME COBRA BRAIDING MACHINES
ID: W51AA1BRAIDINGType: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-APG CONT CT TYAD OFCTOBYHANNA, PA, 18466-0000, USA

NAICS

All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (332999)

PSC

WIRE AND METAL RIBBON FORMING MACHINES (3447)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/62c08cfd933a4df8af8e5e795dd0ef28/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Army, is soliciting bids for the procurement of two brand name Cobra Braiding Machines for the Tobyhanna Army Depot in Pennsylvania. The requirement includes one Cobra 450 16 Carrier and one Cobra 450 40 Carrier, both of which are essential for specialized manufacturing processes within the military supply chain. This procurement is set aside for small businesses, particularly Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB), and will be awarded based on best value criteria, including price, delivery, and past performance. Interested vendors must be registered in SAM and submit their proposals by December 22, 2025, with delivery expected by February 19, 2026. For further inquiries, contact Jason Burke at jason.m.burke.civ@army.mil or by phone at 570-615-9288.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Jason Burke
    (570) 615-9288
    jason.m.burke.civ@army.mil
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    Solicitation Amendment - W51AA126QA0080001.pdf
    The document is a Standard Form 1449 (Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Products and Commercial Services) for the acquisition of "Cobra Braiding Machinery" for Tobyhanna Army Depot. The solicitation, issued by W51AA1, is a Firm Fixed Price supply contract set aside for Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB). The acquisition, governed by FAR Parts 12 and 13, emphasizes best value considering price, delivery, and past performance. Offerors must propose for all listed CLINs, be registered in SAM, and have no delinquent federal debt. The contract details specific requirements for two Cobra Braiding Machines (450 16 Carrier and 450 40 Carrier), including product service codes, NAICS code (332999), and delivery to Tobyhanna Army Depot by February 19, 2026. Detailed instructions for deliveries to the depot, including the Carrier Appointment System and identification requirements, are provided. The document incorporates numerous FAR and DFARS clauses by reference and full text, covering topics such as Unique Item Identification and Valuation, Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions, and various terms and conditions related to commercial products and services, including those implementing statutes and executive orders.
    Solicitation Amendment W51AA126QA0080001 SF 30.pdf
    This amendment (0001 to Solicitation W51AA1-26-Q-A008) updates a federal government solicitation for "Cobra Braiding Machinery" from a GSA order to an Open Market requirement on SAM.gov, due to unavailability of GSA pricing. It extends the closing date to December 22, 2025, 12:00 pm. The procurement is for a Firm Fixed Price supply contract, following FAR Parts 12 and 13, with award based on best value (price, delivery, past performance). Offerors must be SAM-registered and propose for all CLINs. The document details new and modified contract clauses, including those related to inspection, payments, definitions, and terminations for convenience or cause. It also incorporates various FAR and DFARS clauses by reference and full text, covering topics such as combating trafficking in persons, equal opportunity, and restrictions on foreign purchases.
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