Description
The Air Force is soliciting a firm‑fixed‑price quote for a new 140‑150 ton, 10‑foot CNC hydraulic press brake and associated turnkey services (delivery, rigging, installation, commissioning, and operator training) to be installed at the Aircraft Structural Maintenance shop (Building 80) at Great Falls, MT. The machine must be manufactured in the United States or a TAA‑compliant country, weigh 14,000‑16,000 lb, fit within a 156‑inch width envelope, and include standard tooling, safety light‑curtain, and a 2‑axis CNC controller capable of 40 programs. The contractor must provide heavy‑rigging personnel (Real ID required), use existing on‑site forklift, and coordinate with government‑provided electrical disconnect (40 A 208 V or 30‑40 A 480 V, 35‑40 ft run). Delivery and installation are due by 31 Jan 2027; the government will supply test material for a live bend. The solicitation is a 100 % small‑business set‑aside (HUBZone/SDVOSB) with a best‑value evaluation.
• One press brake (FFP, 140‑150 ton capacity, 10‑ft bed)
• Turnkey logistics, rigging, placement, leveling, anchoring, hydraulic fill, commissioning, and 4‑8 hr on‑site training
• Delivery to Great Falls, MT (FOB destination) by 31 Jan 2027
• Must be TAA‑compliant; Chinese origin equipment excluded
• Real ID/EAL required for all on‑site personnel
• Government provides power disconnect and test material; contractor provides rigging equipment and labor
• Small‑business set‑aside; best‑value award (price + technical factors)