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Small CNC Vertical Milling Machine

Department of the Air Force› FA9101 AEDC PKP PROCRMNT BR Tennessee

Solicitation # FA910127QB0XX_Small_CNC_Vertical_Milling_MachineUpdated Oct 30, 2026Scored Nov 15, 2026

Responses due

Nov 6

Nov 6, 2027, 10:00 AM CDT

Posted Oct 30Due Nov 6

Summary by RFP Detector

What this RFP is about

Department of the Air Force (FA9101 AEDC PKP PROCRMNT BR), part of the Department of Defense, posted a sources sought notice titled “Small CNC Vertical Milling Machine” under solicitation number FA910127QB0XX_Small_CNC_Vertical_Milling_Machine. It was posted on Oct 30, 2026. Responses are due Nov 6, 2027, 10:00 AM CDT. It is classified under NAICS 333517 (Machine Tool Manufacturing) and product/service code 3417. The set-aside is listed as Small Business Set Aside - Total. The place of performance is Tennessee. The listed point of contact is Leslie McGowan.

Key facts

Sector
Federal
Notice type
Sources sought
As posted: Sources Sought
PSC
3417
Place of performance
Tennessee
ZIP 37389
Value
Not statedTypical award in this market ≈ $122.4K
Solicitation #
FA910127QB0XX_Small_CNC_Vertical_Milling_Machine
Listing
Official federal notice

RFP Detector Score

Score breakdown

Every RFP starts at 50. Each factor adds or subtracts points compared with a typical RFP; unknown data counts as neutral.

Starts at 50

  • Value−6.8estimated

    No value published. Typical award is about $122K: the median of 153 Air Force contracts over $25K awarded in NAICS 333517, FY24–FY26.

  • Competition & access+4.2measured

    Total small-business set-aside. The largest recipient took 33% of these dollars in FY24–FY26.

  • Issuer & market−1.1measured

    Air Force obligated $87.1M on NAICS 333517 across 175 contracts in FY24–FY26. 19 other notices from this office in the past 12 months.

  • Time & stage+1.5measured

    Sources sought (market research, not a bid): 356 days to respond (due Nov 6, 2027, 10:00 AM CDT). Long lead time.

  • Clarity & completeness+4.2estimated

    Documents not listed, 2 named contacts with email, 624-word description.

  • Freshness−0.5measured

    Posted 15 days ago.

50 + contributions = 52 (C, Fair)

Score trend, last 30 daysScore history: 63, 62, 52

Informational, not advice to bid or not bid. Score version 1.0.0, evaluated Nov 15, 2026.

Requirements & submission

Eligibility · Small Business Set Aside - Total

Small-business set-asides reserve a contract, or part of it, for businesses that meet the size standard for the NAICS code on the notice. "Total" set-asides restrict the whole requirement; "partial" set-asides restrict part of it.

Not stated in a form we could extract. See the official solicitation for requirements, evaluation criteria and submission steps.

From the official notice

Description

624 words

The Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) at Arnold AFB in Tennessee (TN) is seeking sources interested and capable of meeting the Government’s requirement for two (2) new small CNC Vertical Milling Machines, as described in the Introduction paragraph below. CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS: AFTC/PZIA (Arnold) Attn: Leslie R. McGowan 100 Kindel Drive Suite A332 Arnold AFB, TN 37389-1332 DISCLAIMER: THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTATION / PROPOSAL (RFQ / RFP). THIS SOURCES SOUGHT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY. INTRODUCTION: This is a Sources Sought Notice to determine the availability and technical capability of small and large businesses to meet the Government’s requirement for two (2) new small CNC Vertical Milling Machines. Refurbished or remanufactured parts are not authorized for this requirement. The technical specifications balance are provided in Attachment 1 – Technical Specifications-Small CNC Vertical Mill. The vendor shall provide all materials, labor, and equipment necessary. Delivery is required to Arnold AFB located in TN. The result of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement if a requirement materializes. Based on the responses to this Sources Sought Notice/Market Research efforts, the requirement may result in a sole source acquisition, it may be set-aside for small businesses (in full or in art), or may be procured through full and open competition. Provided below are the anticipated Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs), Item Descriptions, Unit of Measure (UoM), and Estimated Quantities: CLIN ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT QTY 0001 Small CNC Vertical Mill EA 2 NORTH AMERICAN INDSUTRY CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (NAICS) CODE: The anticipated North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 333517 Machine Tool Manufacturing. The anticipated Product Service Code (PSC) or this requirement is 3417, Milling Machines. Submission Details: Responses should include: Company Information: Name, address, telephone number point of contact names, an e-mail address. Business size. State whether your firm is a large business, small business, small disadvantaged business (SDB), 8(a)-certified small business, historically underutilized business zone (HUBZone) small business, veteran-owned small business (VOSB), service-disabled veteran owned small business (SDVOSB), or woman-owned small business (WOSB) based upon NAICS code 333517. Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code. (see the official solicitation) Unique Entity ID (UEI). Provide any feedback regarding Attachment 1 – Technical Specifications-Small CNC Vertical Mill. Contract vehicles that would be available to the Government for the procurement of the product, to include ENCORE II, General Service Administration (GSA), GSA MOBIS, NIH, NASA SEWP, Federal Supply Schedules (FSS), or any other Government Agency contract vehicle. (This information is for market research only and does not preclude your company from responding to this notice.) Interested businesses should submit brief capabilities as it relates to supporting the above requirement. To assist with budgetary estimates, please provide a total estimated price to meet this contemplated acquisition. The vendor’s response to this Sources Sought shall be electronically submitted to the Contract Specialist, Leslie R. McGowan, via email, and the Contracting Officer, Ms. Erica A. Anglin: Emails: leslie.mcgowan@us.af.mil and erica.anglin@us.af.mil. Email Subject Line Reference: Sources Sought – Small CNC Vertical Mill Small CNC Vertical Mill Response Date: 6 November 2026, 10:00 AM CST DO NOT SUBMIT CLASSIFIED MATERIAL. All data received in response to this Sources Sought that is marked or designated as corporate or proprietary will be fully protected from release outside the Government and technical team. Attachment(s): Attachment 1 – Technical Specifications- Small CNC Vertical Mill

Documents

No documents are listed for this notice.

Contacts

2 contacts

Points of contact as published on the notice.

Timeline & history

  1. Sources Sought posted

  2. Responses dueNext · in 356 days

  3. Archive date on the official notice

Federal award history

Market context

Department of the Air Force · NAICS 333517 · FY24–FY26

Typical award (over $25K)
$122.4K
Contracts awarded
175
Total obligated
$87.1M
Award size, Department of the Air Force · NAICS 333517 contracts, FY24–FY26 (log scale)
P25 $42.5KMedian $88.4KP75 $232.2KP90 $1.1M

Largest recipients in this market

  • MACHINE TOOL SPECIALTIES, LLC$29.0M33%
  • SEXBULL LLC$12.1M14%
  • STARRAG USA INC$11.6M13%

Recipients of past awards in this market, not the incumbent of this RFP.

View as table
Fiscal yearObligated ($)
FY202220,120,889.9
FY20239,482,004.72
FY202413,072,846.2
FY202535,185,583.67
FY202638,811,070.19

Federal contract award records, award types A–D, FY24–FY26. Updated Nov 15, 2026.

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