CNC Grinders

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Notice type
Sources Sought
Solicitation #
07272026
NAICS
333517
PSC
3415
Set-aside
Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Posted
July 27, 2026
Response due
August 3, 2026
Place of performance
Rock Island, IL

What this opportunity is

The Department of Defense is seeking a Total Small Business Set-Aside contract for CNC grinders, specifically one CNC OD Grinder and one CNC Twin Spindle ID Grinder, with an option for a second OD Grinder, to replace and enhance machining capabilities at the Rock Island Arsenal Joint Manufacturing and Technology Center in Illinois. This is a Sources Sought notice, indicating that the government is seeking information from potential contractors before issuing a formal solicitation. The notice requires contractors to review the purchase description carefully, as any ambiguities or discrepancies must be reported in writing to the contracting officer before the close of bidding.

Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.

Description

ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL RIPD: E4000-26-3-27 PURCHASE DESCRIPTION DATE: 25-June-26 CNC GRINDERS 1 1. GENERAL SYSTEM DESCRIPTION The purpose of this project is to procure one (1) CNC OD Grinder and one (1) CNC Twin Spindle ID Grinder with an option for a second OD Grinder. This equipment has a high level of precision that will replace and enhance machining capabilities at the Rock Island Arsenal Joint Manufacturing and Technology Center. 2. STANDARDS AND PUBLICATIONS 2.1 Clarification Any ambiguities, questions, requests for clarification or discrepancies between sections of this purchase description, drawings, national or industry standards discovered by the contractor in reviewing this purchase description shall be reported by the bidder in writing to the contracting officer BEFORE THE DATE SCHEDULED FOR CLOSE OF BIDDING/receipt of proposal. Submission of a proposal or bid shall be construed as evidence that such examination has been made. Therefore, later claims for labor, material, or equipment required, or for difficulties encountered, which could have been foreseen had such reasonable examination been made, may be denied. 2.2 National Standards and Specifications The contractor shall conform and provide equipment conforming to all local and federal codes and standards applicable to the equipment they are providing based on location and purpose of equipment in effect on the date of the opening of solicitation. It is not the responsibility of the government to make modifications to ensure compliance. 3. DESIGN 3.1 Ownership 3.1.1 This equipment is a standard product of the manufacturer and shall require either no change or minor design changes to meet requirements of these specifications. Therefore, ownership of the design will remain with the manufacturer. 3.2 General Design Standards 3.2.1 DEVIATION FROM PRODUCT: Modifications to the manufacturer’s standard design to achieve requirements as specified in this document are only permissible as dictated by good design practice. For example, mounting a 20-hp motor in a power train designed and normally using a 10-hp motor would not be acceptable. 3.2.2 UNITS OF MEASURE: Dimensions and capacities in this purchase description are given in the English-US (in-lb) system. All dials, gauges, and drawings shall be in the English- US system or both the English-US and the metric systems, unless otherwise specified in this document. 3.2.3 ID DATA PLATE: The equipment shall include a main data plate which will include the following data as a minimum requirement (additional information is acceptable): Manufacturer Name, Manufacturer’s Dunns and Bradstreet Number, Manufacturer’s Model Number, Manufacturer’s Serial Number, Year of Manufacture, Contract Number, Machine Weight. This -- 1 of 20 -- ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL RIPD: E4000-26-3-27 PURCHASE DESCRIPTION DATE: 25-June-26 CNC GRINDERS 2 information is necessary for compliance with the governments Unique Identification Program (UID). 3.2.4 DATA PLATES: All instruction, data, and identification plates and labels attached to this equipment and its controls shall be manufactured of corrosion and oil resistant metal or plastic material. All wording shall be in the English language using plain, bold face lettering. Lettering shall be permanent and have a contrasting background. 3.2.5 ITEM UNIQUE IDENTIFICATION (IUID) REGISTRATION: The contractor shall register the equipment in the IUID Registry (as one single system). IUID registration requires the contractor to input Cage Code, Model Number, and Serial Number into a Government Database to allow for asset and inventory tracking. IUID Registry of the equipment shall be performed at http://dodprocurementtoolbox.com/site/uidregistry/. Training for IUID is available in https://wawftraining.eb.mil. IUID registration of this equipment is required prior to final payment in the Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF). The contractor shall also affix a machine readable 2-dimensional (2-D) matrix representing the IUID registry to the machine. The IUID 2-D matrix may be included on the ID Data Plate outlined in paragraph 3.2.4. 3.2.6 UTILITY CONNECTION: Equipment supplied to the Rock Island Arsenal will have single point shut-off for each utility supplied to a system. This means that equipment constituting a single system shall be wired to a single main electrical disconnect point, plumbed to a single pneumatic shut-off valve, etc… This will be referred to as the “point of first connection”. Each type of power source may have only one point of first connection. E.g. (1) pneumatic shut-off valve, (1) water supply shut-off valve, (1) electrical disconnect, etc… Each point of first connection shall be clearly labeled on the system and shown in the safety lockout portion of the documentation package. These points must be located on a stationary component and positioned such that they will not create a hazard to personnel during normal operation of the system. The first connection points shall be accessible from the shop floor without the use of ladders, steps, or stools. Access cannot be hampered by operation of the system. 3.2.7 UTILITY CONNECTION LABOR: Rock Island Arsenal shall provide only such labor and materials as will be needed to connect facility utilities to each point of first connection of the system. The supplier will be responsible for all connections beyond the point of first connection for each utility. 3.2.8 UTILITIES AVAILABLE: Rock Island Arsenal shall be responsible for providing the following: 3.2.8.1 Connection of 460-V, 60-Hz, 3-Ph AC electrical power to the fused or breaker type disconnect switch required in the ELECTRICAL DISCONNECT paragraph of this purchase description. Connection does not include filters, surge protection, or any peripheral equipment necessary to make the equipment functional. 3.2.8.2 Connection of approximately 80-psi compressed air to a single point for each system, if needed. Connection does not include filters, dryers, or an

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