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Large CNC EDM Sinker

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Sources Sought from the Department of the Air Force, for work in Arnold AFB, Tennessee. Due Nov 13, 2026, 1:00 PM (UTC-6), 7 days left.

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Solicitation numberFA9101_LARGE_CNC_EDM_SINKER
AgencyDepartment of the Air Force
OfficeFA9101 Aedc Pkp Procrmnt Br
Notice typeSources Sought
Set-asideNone
Trade (NAICS)Machine Tool Manufacturing (333517)
Product or service code3419
Place of performanceArnold AFB, Tennessee
PostedNov 5, 2026
Response deadlineNov 13, 2026, 1:00 PM (UTC-6) (7 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 Large Sinker EDM for the Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC), Arnold AFB, Tennessee, in accordance with Attachment 1 – 1848 Large CNC EDM Sinker Specification Sheet.

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Is your business small enough?

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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