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CNC Small Wire EDM

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Sources Sought from the Department of the Air Force, for work in Arnold AFB, Tennessee. Due Nov 2, 2026, 1:00 PM (UTC-5), 5 days left.

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Solicitation numberFA9101CNCSmallWireEDM
AgencyDepartment of the Air Force
OfficeFA9101 Aedc Pkp Procrmnt Br
Notice typeSources Sought
Set-asideNone
Trade (NAICS)Machine Tool Manufacturing (333517)
Place of performanceArnold AFB, Tennessee
PostedOct 27, 2026
Response deadlineNov 2, 2026, 1:00 PM (UTC-5) (5 days left)
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Federal prevailing wage rates for this place: Tennessee Davis-Bacon and SCA wage determinations.

Description

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 a new, fully functional Small Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Wire Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) machine for the Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC), Arnold AFB, Tennessee, IAW Attachment 1 – Small CNC Wire EDM Technical Specification Sheet.

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For NAICS 333517, a business counts as small if it has no more than 500 employees (SBA size standard). This notice is not set aside, but the size decides your small business status on it. SBA table, current as of Oct 15, 2026.

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